1979 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Nissan Tiida
To start off, 2008 Nissan Tiida is newer by 29 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, 2008 Nissan Tiida (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Tiida should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Tiida weights approximately 348 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, 2008 Nissan Tiida (153 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Tiida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 2008 Nissan Tiida | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Tiida |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1278 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |
