1979 Honda Accord vs. 1998 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 1998 Volkswagen Sharan 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volkswagen Sharan (113 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 825 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, 1998 Volkswagen Sharan (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1998 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1998 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Accord | Sharan |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
