1980 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Lupo is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Accord would be higher. 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 30 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Lupo. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Lupo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Lupo weights approximately 78 kg more than 1980 Honda Accord.
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 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Lupo. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Lupo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Honda Accord | 2008 Volkswagen Lupo | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Accord | Lupo |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 67.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 968 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 34 L |
