1979 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Yaris (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 120 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 (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Accord | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Yaris |
Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 15310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 42 L |