1979 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2007 Suzuki Jimny 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, 1979 Honda Accord (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki Jimny. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Suzuki Jimny weights approximately 70 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord.
Because 2007 Suzuki Jimny 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, 2007 Suzuki Jimny 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, 1979 Honda Accord (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki Jimny. (104 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Accord | 2007 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | Honda | Suzuki |
Model | Accord | Jimny |
Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 75.5 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |