2007 Honda Accord vs. 1968 Nissan President
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (244 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1968 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan President weights approximately 187 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord.
Because 1968 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 1968 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Honda Accord (286 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Accord | 1968 Nissan President | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | President |
Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2860 mm |