1979 Toyota Celica vs. 2005 Honda Accord
To start off, 2005 Honda Accord is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1979 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 353 kg more than 1979 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Celica | 2005 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Celica | Accord |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2563 cc | 2204 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1533 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2690 mm |
