1989 Nissan Santana vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (148 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Santana. (93 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Santana.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Honda Accord (350 Nm) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Santana. 2012 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1989 Nissan Santana has manual transmission. 1989 Nissan Santana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Nissan Santana | 2012 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Santana | Accord |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
