1998 Honda Today vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 1998 Honda Today is newer by 20 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 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Honda Accord weights approximately 190 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Today 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, 1978 Honda Accord (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Today | 1978 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Today | Accord |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 655 cc | 1750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
