1979 Honda Accord vs. 1972 Volkswagen K 70
To start off, 1979 Honda Accord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Volkswagen K 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Volkswagen K 70 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 (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1972 Volkswagen K 70. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1972 Volkswagen K 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Volkswagen K 70 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Honda Accord (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Volkswagen K 70. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Volkswagen K 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1972 Volkswagen K 70 | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Accord | K 70 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 76 mm |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
