2008 Honda Accord vs. 1979 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 379 kg more than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Honda Accord (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 1979 Toyota Sprinter | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Sprinter |
Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1588 cc |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |