1978 Honda Accord vs. 1989 Rover Range Rover
To start off, 1989 Rover Range Rover is newer by 11 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 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Rover Range Rover (185 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1050 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 1989 Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 1989 Rover Range Rover (319 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 1989 Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Accord | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1986 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 82 L |
