1978 Honda Accord vs. 1951 Singer SM 1500
To start off, 1978 Honda Accord is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Singer SM 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Singer SM 1500 would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1951 Singer SM 1500. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1951 Singer SM 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Honda Accord weights approximately 90 kg more than 1951 Singer SM 1500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1951 Singer SM 1500 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 1951 Singer SM 1500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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, 1978 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Singer SM 1500. (98 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Singer SM 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 1951 Singer SM 1500 | |
| Make | Honda | Singer |
| Model | Accord | SM 1500 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 89.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2320 mm |
