1993 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2011 Nissan Xterra 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1993 Honda Accord. (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 659 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.
Because 2011 Nissan Xterra 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 2011 Nissan Xterra. 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, 2011 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Accord. (172 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Accord | 2011 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Xterra |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1879 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4539 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1902 mm |
