1979 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Rover 25
To start off, 2005 Rover 25 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 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rover 25 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rover 25 should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rover 25 weights approximately 205 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, 2005 Rover 25 (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Rover 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 2005 Rover 25 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Accord | 25 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
