1978 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Zastava 103
To start off, 2005 Zastava 103 is newer by 27 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (80 HP) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Zastava 103. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Zastava 103. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Zastava 103 weights approximately 26 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 (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Zastava 103. (88 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Zastava 103.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 2005 Zastava 103 | |
| Make | Honda | Zastava |
| Model | Accord | 103 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |
