1979 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Lupo 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Lupo. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Lupo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Lupo weights approximately 60 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 Volkswagen Lupo (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Lupo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 2008 Volkswagen Lupo | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Accord | Lupo |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 19.5:1 |
| 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 | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 34 L |
