1979 Honda Accord vs. 1992 Toyota Previa
To start off, 1992 Toyota Previa 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 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Previa (132 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Previa weights approximately 650 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 Toyota Previa (207 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota Previa 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 Previa | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Previa |
Year Released | 1979 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 2438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 207 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |