1978 Honda Accord vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 865 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Accord | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1748 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3030 mm |
