1975 Honda Civic vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 1978 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1975 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Honda Accord weights approximately 255 kg more than 1975 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1978 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Civic. (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Honda Civic | 1978 Honda Accord | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Accord |
Year Released | 1975 | 1978 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1169 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2290 mm |