1978 Honda Accord vs. 1984 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 1984 Volkswagen Polo 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1984 Volkswagen Polo. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1984 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Honda Accord weights approximately 194 kg more than 1984 Volkswagen Polo. 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, 1978 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volkswagen Polo. (74 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 1984 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Accord | Polo |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1043 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 59 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |
