1979 Honda Accord vs. 1987 Acura Integra
To start off, 1987 Acura Integra is newer by 8 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Acura Integra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Acura Integra (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Acura Integra should accelerate faster 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, 1987 Acura Integra (139 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1987 Acura Integra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1987 Acura Integra | |
| Make | Honda | Acura |
| Model | Accord | Integra |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4355 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1665 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2520 mm |
