1978 Honda Accord vs. 1984 Lancia Trevi
To start off, 1984 Lancia Trevi is newer by 6 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, 1984 Lancia Trevi (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Trevi should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lancia Trevi weights approximately 215 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, 1984 Lancia Trevi (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1984 Lancia Trevi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Honda Accord | 1984 Lancia Trevi | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Accord | Trevi |
Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |