1998 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Nissan Primera
To start off, 2008 Nissan Primera is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Accord 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 15 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Primera. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Primera weights approximately 123 kg more than 1998 Honda Accord.
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, 2008 Nissan Primera (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Accord. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Accord | 2008 Nissan Primera | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | Primera |
Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1488 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |