2009 Honda Accord vs. 1977 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Stanza. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 506 kg more than 1977 Nissan Stanza. 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 1977 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Stanza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |
