1979 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Lancia Ypsilon
To start off, 2007 Lancia Ypsilon 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Lancia Ypsilon. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Lancia Ypsilon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lancia Ypsilon 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, 2007 Lancia Ypsilon (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Lancia Ypsilon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 2007 Lancia Ypsilon | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Accord | Ypsilon |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 69.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |
