2002 Honda Accord vs. 1998 Nissan President

To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2002 Honda Accord. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 480 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1998 Nissan President 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 President. 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, 1998 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord. 1998 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Honda Accord 1998 Nissan President
Make Honda Nissan
Model Accord President
Year Released 2002 1998
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2354 cc 4494 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 160 HP 267 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 218 Nm 394 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1410 kg 1890 kg
Vehicle Length 4770 mm 5230 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 3040 mm


 

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