1979 Honda Accord vs. 2002 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2002 Toyota Yaris 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 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 16 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Yaris. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 135 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, 2002 Toyota Yaris (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Accord | 2002 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Yaris |
Year Released | 1979 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 81.5 mm |
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 | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |