1989 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2009 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 20 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan X-Trail (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1989 Honda Accord. (133 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 1056 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.
Because 2009 Nissan X-Trail is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan X-Trail will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Nissan X-Trail (226 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Accord | 2009 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2640 mm |
