1979 Honda Accord vs. 1999 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 1999 Nissan Rasheen is newer by 20 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, 1999 Nissan Rasheen (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Rasheen should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Rasheen weights approximately 195 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 1999 Nissan Rasheen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Rasheen will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Nissan Rasheen (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan Rasheen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1999 Nissan Rasheen | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Rasheen |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2440 mm |
