1979 Honda Accord vs. 1979 Simca 1308
To start off, both 1979 Honda Accord and 1979 Simca 1308 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 (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1979 Simca 1308. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1979 Simca 1308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Simca 1308 weights approximately 110 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 (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Simca 1308. (107 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Simca 1308.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Accord | 1979 Simca 1308 | |
Make | Honda | Simca |
Model | Accord | 1308 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 76.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |