1979 Honda Accord vs. 2001 Kia Sephia II
To start off, 2001 Kia Sephia II 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 11 more horse power than 2001 Kia Sephia II. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Sephia II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Kia Sephia II weights approximately 90 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 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Sephia II. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Sephia II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 2001 Kia Sephia II | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Accord | Sephia II |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 83.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
