1979 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 26 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 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (175 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1610 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.
Because 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (390 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Accord | 2005 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | Accord | Range Rover |
Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2926 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 2500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 100 L |