1981 Honda Accord vs. 1989 Nissan Micra
To start off, 1989 Nissan Micra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Micra. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Honda Accord weights approximately 295 kg more than 1989 Nissan Micra. 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, 1981 Honda Accord (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Micra. (73 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Honda Accord | 1989 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Micra |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2310 mm |
