1979 Honda Accord vs. 1993 Xedos 6
To start off, 1993 Xedos 6 is newer by 14 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 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Xedos 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Xedos 6 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Xedos 6 should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Xedos 6 weights approximately 295 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, 1993 Xedos 6 (170 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Xedos 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord. 1993 Xedos 6 has automatic transmission and 1979 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1979 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Xedos 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Accord | 1993 Xedos 6 | |
Make | Honda | Xedos |
Model | Accord | 6 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2620 mm |