1987 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Nissan Primera
To start off, 2008 Nissan Primera is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Primera (137 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1987 Honda Accord. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Primera should accelerate faster than 1987 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Primera weights approximately 384 kg more than 1987 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, 2008 Nissan Primera (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Accord. (167 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Accord | 2008 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Primera |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1955 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2690 mm |
