1979 Honda Accord vs. 2001 Honda Life
To start off, 2001 Honda Life is newer by 22 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 43 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Accord weights approximately 175 kg more than 2001 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 2001 Honda Life | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Accord | Life |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2370 mm |
