1979 Honda Accord vs. 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 1979 Honda Accord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Accord weights approximately 50 kg more than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco.
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 (126 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco. (85 Nm). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Accord | 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Accord | Scirocco |
Year Released | 1979 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2340 mm |