1989 Honda Accord vs. 1996 Nissan Primera
To start off, 1996 Nissan Primera is newer by 7 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 1,955 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Accord (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Primera. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Primera weights approximately 24 kg more than 1989 Honda Accord.
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 (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Primera. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Accord | 1996 Nissan Primera | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | Primera |
Year Released | 1989 | 1996 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1955 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |