1989 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Nissan Armada

To start off, 2007 Nissan Armada is newer by 18 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Armada (318 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1989 Honda Accord. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Accord.

Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Accord. 2007 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 1989 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1989 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1989 Honda Accord 2007 Nissan Armada
Make Honda Nissan
Model Accord Armada
Year Released 1989 2007
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1955 cc 5552 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 120 HP 318 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 4900 RPM
Torque 166 Nm 522 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3600 RPM
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 5260 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1980 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 3140 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 106 L