2004 Daewoo Lacetti vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 2004 Daewoo Lacetti is newer by 26 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 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Daewoo Lacetti (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Daewoo Lacetti should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Daewoo Lacetti weights approximately 105 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord. 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, 2004 Daewoo Lacetti (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2004 Daewoo Lacetti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Daewoo Lacetti | 1978 Honda Accord | |
Make | Daewoo | Honda |
Model | Lacetti | Accord |
Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 77.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |