1979 Honda Accord vs. 1982 Talbot Horizon
To start off, 1982 Talbot Horizon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,904 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Talbot Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1982 Talbot Horizon. (64 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Talbot Horizon weights approximately 85 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 (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Horizon. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1982 Talbot Horizon | |
| Make | Honda | Talbot |
| Model | Accord | Horizon |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1904 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 23.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 44 L |
