1979 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Dacia Sandero
To start off, 2012 Dacia Sandero is newer by 33 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 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2012 Dacia Sandero. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Dacia Sandero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dacia Sandero weights approximately 146 kg more 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, 1979 Honda Accord (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Sandero. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Sandero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 2012 Dacia Sandero | |
| Make | Honda | Dacia |
| Model | Accord | Sandero |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1111 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
