1986 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,952 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Patrol (156 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1986 Honda Accord. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 170 kg more than 1986 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Patrol (334 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Accord. (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Honda Accord | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1953 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 102 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2400 mm |
