1985 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2004 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,485 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan X-Trail (163 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1985 Honda Accord. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1985 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 344 kg more than 1985 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Nissan X-Trail is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Nissan X-Trail 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, 2004 Nissan X-Trail (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Accord. (165 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Honda Accord | 2004 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 2485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1494 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |
