1978 Honda Accord vs. 1994 Proton Saloon
To start off, 1994 Proton Saloon 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 1,601 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1994 Proton Saloon. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1994 Proton Saloon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Proton Saloon weights approximately 60 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 @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Proton Saloon. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Proton Saloon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 1994 Proton Saloon | |
| Make | Honda | Proton |
| Model | Accord | Saloon |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1601 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2390 mm |
