1989 Honda Accord vs. 1972 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1989 Honda Accord is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Accord (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Cedric. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 21 kg more than 1989 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Nissan Cedric (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Accord | 1972 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1299 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2700 mm |
