1978 Honda Accord vs. 1999 Honda Z
To start off, 1999 Honda Z is newer by 21 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 39 more horse power than 1999 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Z weights approximately 60 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Z. (60 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 1999 Honda Z | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Accord | Z |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 35 L |
