1989 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 16 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 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (270 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1989 Honda Accord. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 902 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, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (395 Nm) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (148 Nm). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1955 cc | 3949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 2036 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
