1993 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2011 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 18 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 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Qashqai. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Accord weights approximately 38 kg more than 2011 Nissan Qashqai. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Honda Accord (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Qashqai. (161 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Qashqai.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Accord | 2011 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1372 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2640 mm |
