1979 Toyota Celica vs. 2013 Honda Accord
To start off, 2013 Honda Accord is newer by 34 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Accord (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Accord weights approximately 435 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, 2013 Honda Accord (342 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Celica | Accord |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2563 cc | 3471 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4862 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2775 mm |
