1975 Triumph 2000 vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Triumph 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Triumph 2000 would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1975 Triumph 2000. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1975 Triumph 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord weights approximately 252 kg more than 1975 Triumph 2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Triumph 2000. (135 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Triumph 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Triumph 2000 | 2012 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Triumph | Honda |
| Model | 2000 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2799 mm |
