1979 Honda Accord vs. 1995 Hyundai Marcia
To start off, 1995 Hyundai Marcia is newer by 16 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Hyundai Marcia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Hyundai Marcia (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Hyundai Marcia should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Hyundai Marcia weights approximately 450 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, 1995 Hyundai Marcia (189 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Hyundai Marcia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1995 Hyundai Marcia | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Accord | Marcia |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2710 mm |
