1978 Honda Accord vs. 1990 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am is newer by 12 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 305 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, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Honda Accord | 1990 Pontiac Grand Am | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | Accord | Grand Am |
Year Released | 1978 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 69 L |