1979 Honda Accord vs. 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 20 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche (325 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1845 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.
Because 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche (738 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 612 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
| Make | Honda | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Accord | Corniche |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 738 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 100 L |
