1978 Honda Accord vs. 1996 Opel Tigra
To start off, 1996 Opel Tigra is newer by 18 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 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1996 Opel Tigra. (88 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Tigra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Tigra weights approximately 155 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 (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Tigra. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Tigra.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Honda Accord | 1996 Opel Tigra | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Accord | Tigra |
Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2430 mm |