1976 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2010 Lancia Musa is newer by 34 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, 2010 Lancia Musa (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1976 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lancia Musa should accelerate faster than 1976 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lancia Musa weights approximately 388 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, 2010 Lancia Musa (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2010 Lancia Musa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Honda Accord | 2010 Lancia Musa | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Accord | Musa |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1278 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 47 L |
