1979 Honda Accord vs. 1979 Pontiac Phoenix
To start off, both 1979 Honda Accord and 1979 Pontiac Phoenix were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,472 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Phoenix is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Phoenix weights approximately 250 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1979 Pontiac Phoenix | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Accord | Phoenix |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2670 mm |
