1979 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 1097 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.
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, 2012 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord. 2012 Toyota Sienna 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 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 2062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1796 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |
