2009 Honda Accord vs. 1973 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 429 kg more than 1973 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Honda Accord (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Sunny. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 1973 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2310 mm |
