1979 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2010 Infiniti FX 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti FX (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord.
Because 2010 Infiniti FX 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 Infiniti FX 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 Infiniti FX (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 2010 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Honda | Infiniti |
| Model | Accord | FX |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 90 L |
