2009 Honda Accord vs. 1978 Avanti Avanti

To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,568 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 177 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 119 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.

Because 1978 Avanti Avanti 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 1978 Avanti Avanti. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1978 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1978 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord. 1978 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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