1978 Honda Accord vs. 1983 Pontiac 6000
To start off, 1983 Pontiac 6000 is newer by 5 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 4,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Pontiac 6000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Pontiac 6000 (85 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Pontiac 6000 should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Pontiac 6000 weights approximately 500 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1983 Pontiac 6000 (224 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1983 Pontiac 6000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 1983 Pontiac 6000 | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Accord | 6000 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 4299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 103.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 21.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 69 L |
