2004 Daewoo Kalos vs. 1979 Honda Accord
To start off, 2004 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2004 Daewoo Kalos. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Daewoo Kalos weights approximately 150 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord.
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, 1979 Honda Accord (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daewoo Kalos. (105 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Daewoo Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Daewoo Kalos | 1979 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Daewoo | Honda |
| Model | Kalos | Accord |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1150 cc | 1750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 94 mm |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
