1979 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Mini Countryman
To start off, 2013 Mini Countryman is newer by 34 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Countryman weights approximately 543 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord.
Because 2013 Mini Countryman 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, 2013 Mini Countryman 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, 2013 Mini Countryman (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Countryman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord. 2013 Mini Countryman 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. 2013 Mini Countryman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Honda Accord | 2013 Mini Countryman | |
Make | Honda | Mini |
Model | Accord | Countryman |
Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1478 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1996 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1561 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2595 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |