1978 Honda Accord vs. 1995 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1995 Renault Laguna is newer by 17 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 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Laguna (107 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Laguna weights approximately 430 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, 1995 Renault Laguna (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 1995 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Accord | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 66 L |
