1979 Buick Estate vs. 2002 Honda Accord
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 23 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, 2002 Honda Accord (159 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 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 478 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Estate | 2002 Honda Accord | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Estate | Accord |
Year Released | 1979 | 2002 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1392 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |