1979 Honda Accord vs. 1984 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1984 Nissan Leopard is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Leopard (213 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 440 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Nissan Leopard is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Nissan Leopard. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Nissan Leopard (335 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Accord | 1984 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | Leopard |
Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2630 mm |