1978 Honda Accord vs. 2003 Xedos 9
To start off, 2003 Xedos 9 is newer by 25 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 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Xedos 9 weights approximately 649 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Honda Accord | 2003 Xedos 9 | |
Make | Honda | Xedos |
Model | Accord | 9 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 212 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2760 mm |