1993 Honda Accord vs. 1999 Nissan Terrano II
To start off, 1999 Nissan Terrano II is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Terrano II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Terrano II. (116 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Terrano II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Terrano II weights approximately 215 kg more than 1993 Honda Accord.
Because 1999 Nissan Terrano II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Terrano II 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, 1993 Honda Accord (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Terrano II. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Terrano II. 1999 Nissan Terrano II has automatic transmission and 1993 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1993 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Nissan Terrano II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Accord | 1999 Nissan Terrano II | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Terrano II |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
