1978 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Mini Roadster
To start off, 2013 Mini Roadster 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Roadster weights approximately 325 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, 2013 Mini Roadster (279 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 2013 Mini Roadster | |
| Make | Honda | Mini |
| Model | Accord | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3758 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1391 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 50 L |
