1979 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Hyundai Atos
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Atos is newer by 30 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 30 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Atos. (60 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Accord weights approximately 167 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Atos. 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 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Atos. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 2009 Hyundai Atos | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Accord | Atos |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 798 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 35 L |
