1979 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2010 Renault Laguna 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Renault Laguna (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster 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, 2010 Renault Laguna (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 2010 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Accord | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
