1978 Honda Accord vs. 1989 Suzuki Swift
To start off, 1989 Suzuki Swift 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Suzuki Swift (100 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Suzuki Swift should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Honda Accord weights approximately 144 kg more than 1989 Suzuki Swift.
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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Suzuki Swift. (112 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Honda Accord | 1989 Suzuki Swift | |
Make | Honda | Suzuki |
Model | Accord | Swift |
Year Released | 1978 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
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 | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2250 mm |