1979 Buick Estate vs. 1994 Honda Accord
To start off, 1994 Honda Accord is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Estate would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda Accord (149 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 465 kg more than 1994 Honda Accord.
Because 1979 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Buick Estate (318 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Accord. (198 Nm). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Estate | 1994 Honda Accord | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Estate | Accord |
Year Released | 1979 | 1994 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2156 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 198 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |