1976 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2007 Toyota Prius is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Prius (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1976 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Prius should accelerate faster than 1976 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Prius weights approximately 410 kg more than 1976 Honda Accord. 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, 1976 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Honda Accord | 2007 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Prius |
Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 45 L |