1980 Honda Accord vs. 2000 Nissan Primera
To start off, 2000 Nissan Primera is newer by 20 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Primera (138 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1980 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Primera should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Primera weights approximately 405 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.
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, 2000 Nissan Primera (181 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Honda Accord | 2000 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Primera |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1601 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2610 mm |
