2012 Hyundai Accent vs. 1980 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Accent is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Accent (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1980 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Accent should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Accent weights approximately 197 kg more than 1980 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, 2012 Hyundai Accent (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Hyundai Accent | 1980 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Hyundai | Honda |
| Model | Accent | Accord |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1087 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4369 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1699 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 50 L |
