1979 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2007 Lancia Musa is newer by 28 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, 2007 Lancia Musa (94 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lancia Musa should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lancia Musa weights approximately 300 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, 1979 Honda Accord (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lancia Musa. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lancia Musa. 2007 Lancia Musa has automatic transmission and 1979 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1979 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Lancia Musa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Accord | 2007 Lancia Musa | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Accord | Musa |
Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 72.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |