2008 Honda Accord vs. 1986 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Bluebird. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Bluebird.
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, 2008 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Bluebird. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 1986 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2560 mm |
