1989 Honda Accord vs. 1988 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1989 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Nissan Vanette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Nissan Vanette 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 24 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 99 kg more than 1989 Honda Accord.
Because 1988 Nissan Vanette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Nissan Vanette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Accord | 1988 Nissan Vanette | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | Vanette |
Year Released | 1989 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 159 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1331 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2080 mm |