1980 Honda Accord vs. 1987 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 1987 Nissan Patrol is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Nissan Patrol (94 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1980 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1146 kg more than 1980 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Patrol 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, 1987 Nissan Patrol (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Honda Accord | 1987 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1601 cc | 3246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2980 mm |
