1979 Honda Accord vs. 1998 Hyundai Lantra
To start off, 1998 Hyundai Lantra is newer by 19 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, 1979 Honda Accord (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1998 Hyundai Lantra. (87 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1998 Hyundai Lantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Hyundai Lantra weights approximately 195 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord.
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 1998 Hyundai Lantra. (128 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Hyundai Lantra.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Accord | 1998 Hyundai Lantra | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Accord | Lantra |
Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2560 mm |