1977 Honda Accord vs. 1970 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 1977 Honda Accord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen 411 would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volkswagen 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 80 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volkswagen 411 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1977 Honda Accord.
Because 1970 Volkswagen 411 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 1970 Volkswagen 411. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 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, 1970 Volkswagen 411 (131 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1970 Volkswagen 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Honda Accord | 1970 Volkswagen 411 | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Accord | 411 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |