1989 Honda Accord vs. 1984 Nissan Prairie
To start off, 1989 Honda Accord is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Prairie would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Accord (110 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Prairie. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Accord weights approximately 356 kg more than 1984 Nissan Prairie. 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, 1989 Honda Accord (159 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Prairie.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Accord | 1984 Nissan Prairie | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Prairie |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1331 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
