1979 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Kia Magentis
To start off, 2010 Kia Magentis 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Magentis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Magentis (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Magentis should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Magentis weights approximately 672 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.
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, 2010 Kia Magentis (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Magentis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 2010 Kia Magentis | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Accord | Magentis |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |
