1979 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (242 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque weights approximately 769 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 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Honda Accord | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | Accord | Range Rover Evoque |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1669 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4366 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1966 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1636 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2662 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |