1973 Holden UTE vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Holden UTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Holden UTE would be higher. At 5,047 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Holden UTE (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2012 Honda Accord. (177 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Accord.
Because 1973 Holden UTE 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 1973 Holden UTE. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 1973 Holden UTE (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1973 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Holden UTE | 2012 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | UTE | Accord |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5047 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1476 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
