2008 Honda Accord vs. 1955 Nissan Sports
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1955 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1955 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 604 kg more than 1955 Nissan Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 1955 Nissan Sports | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Sports |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 859 cc |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2160 mm |
