1979 Honda Accord vs. 1989 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1989 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 10 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 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Bluebird. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 75 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1979 Honda Accord (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Bluebird. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Accord | 1989 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1979 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2560 mm |