1996 Honda Accord vs. 1975 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1996 Honda Accord is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (104 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Sunny. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Accord weights approximately 545 kg more than 1975 Nissan Sunny. 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 (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Sunny. (79 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Accord | 1975 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2350 mm |
