2008 Honda Accord vs. 1987 Nissan Santana
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Nissan Santana 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 45 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Santana.
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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Santana. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Santana. 1987 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 1987 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | Santana |
Year Released | 2008 | 1987 |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2560 mm |