1979 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol is newer by 26 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 2,952 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Patrol (156 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 355 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Patrol (334 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Accord | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | Patrol |
Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 2952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 102 mm |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 95 L |