1979 Honda Accord vs. 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D
To start off, 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. (51 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Accord weights approximately 20 kg more than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Honda Accord (126 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. (89 Nm). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Accord | 100 1.4 D |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
