1981 Honda Accord vs. 1970 Peugeot 304
To start off, 1981 Honda Accord is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Peugeot 304. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Peugeot 304 would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 304. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 304. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 304 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Peugeot 304. (94 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1981 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Peugeot 304.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Honda Accord | 1970 Peugeot 304 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Accord | 304 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |
