1977 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Hyundai H1
To start off, 2012 Hyundai H1 is newer by 35 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 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai H1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai H1 (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1977 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai H1 should accelerate faster than 1977 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Hyundai H1 (224 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai H1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Honda Accord | 2012 Hyundai H1 | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Accord | H1 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 75 L |
