1989 Honda Accord vs. 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 14 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, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 423 more horse power than 1989 Honda Accord. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 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 42 kg more than 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1.
Because 2003 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 2003 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, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 (638 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 473 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 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 | 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 638 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2730 mm |
