1979 Honda Accord vs. 1997 Rover 200
To start off, 1997 Rover 200 is newer by 18 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 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Rover 200 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Rover 200 weights approximately 95 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, 1979 Honda Accord (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Rover 200. (128 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1997 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Accord | 200 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |
