1979 Honda Accord vs. 1990 Volvo 460
To start off, 1990 Volvo 460 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 1,720 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 460 (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 460 should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 460 weights approximately 120 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 Volvo 460 (175 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1990 Volvo 460 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1990 Volvo 460 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Accord | 460 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
