1979 Honda Accord vs. 2002 Vauxhall Vectra
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall Vectra 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Vectra (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Vectra should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Vectra weights approximately 402 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 Vauxhall Vectra (164 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 2002 Vauxhall Vectra | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Accord | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2710 mm |
