1979 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2011 Dacia Duster is newer by 32 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dacia Duster (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dacia Duster should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dacia Duster weights approximately 270 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 2011 Dacia Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Dacia Duster 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, 2011 Dacia Duster (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2011 Dacia Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Accord | 2011 Dacia Duster | |
Make | Honda | Dacia |
Model | Accord | Duster |
Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4315 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1822 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2673 mm |