1998 Honda Accord vs. 1990 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1998 Honda Accord is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 295 kg more than 1990 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1998 Honda Accord (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Santana. 1990 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Accord | 1990 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | Santana |
Year Released | 1998 | 1990 |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1779 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |