2002 Honda Accord vs. 1976 Volkswagen SP2
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volkswagen SP2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volkswagen SP2 would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1976 Volkswagen SP2. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1976 Volkswagen SP2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 492 kg more than 1976 Volkswagen SP2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Honda Accord (219 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volkswagen SP2. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volkswagen SP2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 1976 Volkswagen SP2 | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Accord | SP2 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1382 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
