1979 Honda Accord vs. 1971 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 1979 Honda Accord is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Volkswagen 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Volkswagen 411 would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1971 Volkswagen 411. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1971 Volkswagen 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Volkswagen 411 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord.
Because 1971 Volkswagen 411 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 1971 Volkswagen 411. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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 Honda Accord (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Volkswagen 411. (135 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Volkswagen 411.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Accord | 1971 Volkswagen 411 | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Accord | 411 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |