1980 Honda Accord vs. 1980 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 1980 Honda Accord and 1980 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1980 Volkswagen Jetta. (73 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1980 Volkswagen Jetta.
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, 1980 Volkswagen Jetta (133 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Honda Accord | 1980 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Accord | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
