1993 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2005 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 12 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 2,663 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (155 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1993 Honda Accord. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 130 kg more than 1993 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (209 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Accord. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Accord | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1495 kg |
