2002 Honda Accord vs. 1996 Nissan Crew
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Crew. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Crew would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Crew is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (152 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Crew. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Crew weights approximately 400 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord.
Because 1996 Nissan Crew 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 1996 Nissan Crew. 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 (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Crew. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Crew. 2002 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1996 Nissan Crew has manual transmission. 1996 Nissan Crew will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 1996 Nissan Crew | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Crew |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2670 mm |
