1979 Honda Accord vs. 1989 Proton Saloon
To start off, 1989 Proton Saloon is newer by 10 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 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1989 Proton Saloon. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1989 Proton Saloon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Accord weights approximately 45 kg more than 1989 Proton Saloon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Proton Saloon. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Proton Saloon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1989 Proton Saloon | |
| Make | Honda | Proton |
| Model | Accord | Saloon |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2390 mm |
