1979 Honda Accord vs. 1992 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1992 Toyota Bandeirante 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 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Bandeirante (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 900 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.
Because 1992 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Bandeirante will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Accord | 1992 Toyota Bandeirante | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Bandeirante |
Year Released | 1979 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3661 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2290 mm |