1982 Dodge Omni vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 1982 Dodge Omni is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,716 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Dodge Omni is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1982 Dodge Omni. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1982 Dodge Omni. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Dodge Omni weights approximately 70 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Dodge Omni. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Dodge Omni.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Dodge Omni | 1978 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Omni | Accord |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1716 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |
