1979 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sportage (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 834 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.
Because 2009 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Kia Sportage (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Accord | 2009 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Accord | Sportage |
Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1764 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |