1979 Honda Accord vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 21 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic.
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 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Accord | 2000 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Accord | Civic |
Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2630 mm |