2008 Nissan Titan vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 Nissan Titan is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1515 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Titan | 1978 Honda Accord | |
Make | Nissan | Honda |
Model | Titan | Accord |
Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5552 cc | 1601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 50 L |