1978 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Audi A5
To start off, 2013 Audi A5 is newer by 35 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A5 (208 HP) has 118 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (90 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A5 weights approximately 935 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.
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, 2013 Audi A5 (350 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 2013 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Accord | A5 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4626 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1383 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2751 mm |
