1979 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Nissan Primera
To start off, 2007 Nissan Primera is newer by 28 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Primera (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Primera should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Primera weights approximately 446 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.
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, 2007 Nissan Primera (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Accord | 2007 Nissan Primera | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | Primera |
Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1411 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |