1993 Honda Accord vs. 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 9 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. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 429 more horse power than 1993 Honda Accord. (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Accord weights approximately 116 kg more than 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1.
Because 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Accord. (172 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Honda Accord | 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | R 390 GT1 |
Year Released | 1993 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 543 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1150 mm |