1979 Honda Accord vs. 1979 Mini MK IV
To start off, both 1979 Honda Accord and 1979 Mini MK IV were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1979 Mini MK IV. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1979 Mini MK IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Accord weights approximately 355 kg more than 1979 Mini MK IV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mini MK IV. (61 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mini MK IV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1979 Mini MK IV | |
| Make | Honda | Mini |
| Model | Accord | MK IV |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2040 mm |
