1979 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Audi A6
To start off, 2010 Audi A6 is newer by 31 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A6 (300 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A6 weights approximately 950 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 2010 Audi A6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A6 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, 2010 Audi A6 (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord. 2010 Audi A6 has automatic transmission and 1979 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1979 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Audi A6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 2010 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Accord | A6 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4933 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2842 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
