1978 Audi 100 vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, both 1978 Audi 100 and 1978 Honda Accord were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,986 cc (5 cylinders), 1978 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1978 Audi 100. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1978 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Audi 100 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord.
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, 1978 Honda Accord (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Audi 100. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Audi 100 | 1978 Honda Accord | |
Make | Audi | Honda |
Model | 100 | Accord |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1986 cc | 1748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 41 L |