2008 Honda Accord vs. 1984 Nissan Leopard

To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Leopard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Leopard would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine.

Because 1984 Nissan Leopard 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 1984 Nissan Leopard. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1984 Nissan Leopard (335 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (220 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Honda Accord 1984 Nissan Leopard
Make Honda Nissan
Model Accord Leopard
Year Released 2008 1984
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2354 cc 2960 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 213 HP
Torque 220 Nm 335 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1690 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2630 mm