1978 Honda Accord vs. 2000 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2000 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 22 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen Sharan (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 885 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.
Because 2000 Volkswagen Sharan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Sharan will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Volkswagen Sharan (271 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 2000 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Accord | Sharan |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
