2008 Honda Accord vs. 1979 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 2,408 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1979 Opel Ascona. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1979 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 272 kg more than 1979 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Opel Ascona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Opel Ascona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Opel Ascona. (210 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 1979 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Accord | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 2408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2520 mm |
