2009 Honda Accord vs. 1972 Volkswagen SP2
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Volkswagen SP2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Volkswagen SP2 would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1972 Volkswagen SP2. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1972 Volkswagen SP2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 304 kg more than 1972 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, 2009 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Volkswagen SP2. (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Volkswagen SP2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 1972 Volkswagen SP2 | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Accord | SP2 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2410 mm |
