1979 Honda Accord vs. 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante
To start off, 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante is newer by 23 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 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante weights approximately 595 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, 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Accord | Diamante |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2730 mm |
