1979 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Rover 75
To start off, 2005 Rover 75 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rover 75 (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rover 75 weights approximately 545 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 75 (162 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Rover 75 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 75 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Accord | 75 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2830 mm |
