1989 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 15 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 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1989 Honda Accord. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 640 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder (372 Nm) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (166 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Accord | 2004 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1955 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 81 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
