1984 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2012 Nissan Juke is newer by 28 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Juke is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Juke (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1984 Honda Accord. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Juke weights approximately 361 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.
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, 2012 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Accord. (129 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Accord | 2012 Nissan Juke | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | Juke |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1321 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4125 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2530 mm |