1978 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2007 Toyota Yaris is newer by 29 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 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 85 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, 2007 Toyota Yaris (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
