2002 Honda Accord vs. 1980 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (152 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Stanza. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Stanza weights approximately 115 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Honda Accord (192 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 1980 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Stanza |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2410 mm |
