1979 Honda Accord vs. 1992 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, 1992 Hyundai Sonata is newer by 13 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Hyundai Sonata (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Hyundai Sonata weights approximately 270 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, 1992 Hyundai Sonata (167 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1992 Hyundai Sonata | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Accord | Sonata |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 88 mm |
| 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 | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2660 mm |
