2007 Honda Accord vs. 1985 Nissan Prairie

To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Prairie would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Prairie. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Accord weights approximately 105 kg more than 1985 Nissan Prairie. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Prairie. 2007 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1985 Nissan Prairie has manual transmission. 1985 Nissan Prairie will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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