1979 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2011 Toyota Venza 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord.
Because 2011 Toyota Venza 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, 2011 Toyota Venza 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 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord. 2011 Toyota Venza 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. 2011 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 2011 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Venza |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 67 L |
