1978 Honda Accord vs. 1993 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1993 Peugeot 405 is newer by 15 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 5 more horse power than 1993 Peugeot 405. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1993 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 76 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord.
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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Peugeot 405. (115 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 1993 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Accord | 405 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
