1998 Honda Accord vs. 1974 Volkswagen SP
To start off, 1998 Honda Accord is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volkswagen SP. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volkswagen SP would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1974 Volkswagen SP. (64 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1974 Volkswagen SP. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 412 kg more than 1974 Volkswagen SP. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Honda Accord (186 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volkswagen SP. (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volkswagen SP.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Accord | 1974 Volkswagen SP | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Accord | SP |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
