1979 Honda Accord vs. 1979 Volvo 260
To start off, both 1979 Honda Accord and 1979 Volvo 260 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Volvo 260 (146 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Volvo 260 weights approximately 385 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 1979 Volvo 260 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 1979 Volvo 260. 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, 1979 Volvo 260 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Volvo 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord. 1979 Volvo 260 has automatic transmission and 1979 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1979 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Volvo 260 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1979 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Accord | 260 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2660 mm |
