1993 Nissan Serena vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 1993 Nissan Serena is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,601 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Serena (96 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Serena should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Serena weights approximately 495 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Nissan Serena 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 1993 Nissan Serena. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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, 1993 Nissan Serena (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Serena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord. 1978 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1993 Nissan Serena has manual transmission. 1993 Nissan Serena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Nissan Serena | 1978 Honda Accord | |
Make | Nissan | Honda |
Model | Serena | Accord |
Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2390 mm |