2002 Honda Accord vs. 1972 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (157 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Skyline. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 453 kg more than 1972 Nissan Skyline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Nissan Skyline 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 1972 Nissan Skyline. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Skyline. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 1972 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Skyline |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 1483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2500 mm |
