1978 Honda Accord vs. 1998 Opel Astra
To start off, 1998 Opel Astra is newer by 20 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1998 Opel Astra. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Astra weights approximately 390 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, 1998 Opel Astra (188 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 1998 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Accord | Astra |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 44 L |
