1978 Honda Accord vs. 1998 Rover 200
To start off, 1998 Rover 200 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rover 200 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rover 200 weights approximately 315 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, 1998 Rover 200 (185 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 1998 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Accord | 200 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1601 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |
