1978 Honda Accord vs. 1994 Honda Today
To start off, 1994 Honda Today is newer by 16 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 1,748 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Honda Accord weights approximately 220 kg more than 1994 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Honda Today 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, 1994 Honda Today 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, 1978 Honda Accord (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Honda Accord | 1994 Honda Today | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Accord | Today |
Year Released | 1978 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1748 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1400 mm |