2002 Honda Accord vs. 1997 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan Gloria would be higher. At 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Gloria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 97 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord.
Because 1997 Nissan Gloria 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 1997 Nissan Gloria. 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. 2002 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1997 Nissan Gloria has manual transmission. 1997 Nissan Gloria 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 | 1997 Nissan Gloria | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | Gloria |
Year Released | 2002 | 1997 |
Engine Size | 2352 cc | 2998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 157 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |