1978 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 32 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster 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, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 2010 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Honda | Chrysler |
| Model | Accord | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1953 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |
