1979 Honda Accord vs. 1976 Avanti Avanti

To start off, 1979 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 650 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1976 Avanti Avanti 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 1976 Avanti Avanti. 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, 1976 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1976 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.

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