1979 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Toyota Yaris

To start off, 2004 Toyota Yaris is newer by 25 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 190 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, 2004 Toyota Yaris (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2004 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 2004 Toyota Yaris
Make Honda Toyota
Model Accord Yaris
Year Released 1979 2004
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1599 cc 1364 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 80 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 5300 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 126 Nm 170 Nm
Torque RPM 3700 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.4:1 18.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 930 kg 1120 kg
Vehicle Length 4350 mm 3890 mm
Vehicle Width 1630 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 2290 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 45 L


 

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