1989 Honda Accord vs. 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 10 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. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 (544 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 445 more horse power than 1989 Honda Accord. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Accord weights approximately 33 kg more than 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1.
Because 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 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 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1. 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, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Accord | 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | R 390 GT1 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 544 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1131 kg | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2730 mm |