1977 Honda Accord vs. 1989 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1989 Honda Concerto is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1977 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1977 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Concerto weights approximately 200 kg more than 1977 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, 1989 Honda Concerto (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Honda Accord | 1989 Honda Concerto | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Accord | Concerto |
Year Released | 1977 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2560 mm |