1979 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2007 Suzuki XL7 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Suzuki XL7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Suzuki XL7 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Suzuki XL7 (330 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Suzuki XL7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 2007 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Accord | XL7 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
