1978 Ford Capri vs. 1995 Honda Argento Viva
To start off, 1995 Honda Argento Viva is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,451 cc (5 cylinders), 1995 Honda Argento Viva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Argento Viva (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Argento Viva should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Argento Viva weights approximately 124 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1995 Honda Argento Viva (237 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Argento Viva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1995 Honda Argento Viva | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Capri | Argento Viva |
Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |