1989 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Caddy is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Accord (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 387 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Honda Accord (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Accord | 2008 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Accord | Caddy |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1299 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2690 mm |
