1989 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Tata Safari
To start off, 2009 Tata Safari is newer by 20 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Accord (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2009 Tata Safari. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Safari weights approximately 621 kg more than 1989 Honda Accord.
Because 2009 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Tata Safari (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Accord | 2009 Tata Safari | |
Make | Honda | Tata |
Model | Accord | Safari |
Year Released | 1989 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2156 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1299 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |