1998 Nissan Laurel vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Laurel. (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Accord weights approximately 222 kg more than 1998 Nissan Laurel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Nissan Laurel 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 1998 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Laurel. (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Nissan Laurel | 2010 Honda Accord | |
Make | Nissan | Honda |
Model | Laurel | Accord |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1612 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4935 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1847 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2799 mm |