1979 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Lada Kalina
To start off, 2009 Lada Kalina 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 @ 5300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lada Kalina weights approximately 180 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, 1979 Honda Accord (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Kalina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 2009 Lada Kalina | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | Accord | Kalina |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
