1978 Honda Accord vs. 1980 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1980 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 2 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 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Sprinter (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Sprinter weights approximately 45 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Sprinter (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 1980 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
