1995 Honda Accord vs. 1985 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1995 Honda Accord is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Bluebird. (94 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 12 kg more than 1995 Honda Accord.
Because 1985 Nissan Bluebird 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 1985 Nissan Bluebird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Honda Accord (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Bluebird. (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Bluebird. 1985 Nissan Bluebird has automatic transmission and 1995 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1995 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Nissan Bluebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Accord | 1985 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1118 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
