1979 Honda Accord vs. 1990 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1990 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 11 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 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Plymouth Voyager (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 675 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.
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, 1990 Plymouth Voyager (252 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1990 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Honda | Plymouth |
| Model | Accord | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 3301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2860 mm |
