1979 Honda Accord vs. 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 50 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Accord | 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
Model | Accord | Lancer |
Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |