1981 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2010 Nissan Altima is newer by 29 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1981 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Altima weights approximately 552 kg more than 1981 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, 2010 Nissan Altima (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Honda Accord | 2010 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Altima |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4844 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |
