1971 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1979 Honda Accord
To start off, 1979 Honda Accord is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (345 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1323 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (679 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 546 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1979 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1979 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1979 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | Fleetwood | Accord |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7725 cc | 1750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 679 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2223 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5810 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2390 mm |
