1971 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1996 Honda Accord
To start off, 1996 Honda Accord is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Daihatsu Consorte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Daihatsu Consorte would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1971 Daihatsu Consorte. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1971 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Accord weights approximately 695 kg more than 1971 Daihatsu Consorte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Daihatsu Consorte 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 Daihatsu Consorte. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Honda Accord (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Daihatsu Consorte. (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Daihatsu Consorte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Daihatsu Consorte | 1996 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Consorte | Accord |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
