1989 Honda Accord vs. 1993 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1989 Honda Accord. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 286 kg more than 1989 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Nissan 300 ZX 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 1993 Nissan 300 ZX. 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, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Accord | 1993 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1299 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |
