1993 Honda Accord vs. 1992 Volkswagen Vento
To start off, 1993 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Volkswagen Vento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Volkswagen Vento would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1992 Volkswagen Vento. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1992 Volkswagen Vento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Accord weights approximately 335 kg more than 1992 Volkswagen Vento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Honda Accord (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Volkswagen Vento. (145 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Volkswagen Vento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Accord | 1992 Volkswagen Vento | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Accord | Vento |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2480 mm |
