1979 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Skoda Praktik
To start off, 2008 Skoda Praktik is newer by 29 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 (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Praktik. (79 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Praktik. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Skoda Praktik weights approximately 385 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, 2008 Skoda Praktik (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Skoda Praktik will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 2008 Skoda Praktik | |
| Make | Honda | Skoda |
| Model | Accord | Praktik |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
