1977 Honda Accord vs. 1998 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 1998 Volkswagen Fusca is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Honda Accord weights approximately 70 kg more than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Volkswagen Fusca 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 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. 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, 1977 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. (106 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1977 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Honda Accord | 1998 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Accord | Fusca |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2410 mm |
