1978 Honda Accord vs. 1995 Rover 400
To start off, 1995 Rover 400 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 Rover 400 (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 400 should accelerate faster 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, 1995 Rover 400 (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 1995 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Accord | 400 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2560 mm |
