1984 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2007 Nissan Xterra is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1984 Honda Accord. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 336 kg more than 1984 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Xterra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Xterra 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, 2007 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Accord. (129 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Accord | 2007 Nissan Xterra | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | Xterra |
Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |