1996 Honda Accord vs. 1955 Nissan Sports
To start off, 1996 Honda Accord is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1955 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1955 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Accord weights approximately 590 kg more than 1955 Nissan Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Honda Accord (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Accord | 1955 Nissan Sports | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Sports |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 859 cc |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
