2012 Hyundai Accent vs. 1995 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Accent is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan Rasheen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Rasheen would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Accent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Accent (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Rasheen. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Accent should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Rasheen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Rasheen weights approximately 73 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Accent.
Because 1995 Nissan Rasheen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Hyundai Accent. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Rasheen 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, 2012 Hyundai Accent (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Rasheen. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Rasheen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Hyundai Accent | 1995 Nissan Rasheen | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Accent | Rasheen |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1087 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4369 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1699 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2440 mm |
