1978 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 33 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord.
Because 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour 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, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Accord | Accord Crosstour |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
