1978 Honda Accord vs. 1974 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1978 Honda Accord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Vauxhall Firenza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Vauxhall Firenza would be higher. At 1,759 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Vauxhall Firenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1974 Vauxhall Firenza. (77 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1974 Vauxhall Firenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Vauxhall Firenza weights approximately 46 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord.
Because 1974 Vauxhall Firenza 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 1974 Vauxhall Firenza. 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, 1974 Vauxhall Firenza (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1974 Vauxhall Firenza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 1974 Vauxhall Firenza | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Accord | Firenza |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2470 mm |
