1980 Honda Accord vs. 1983 Peugeot 305
To start off, 1983 Peugeot 305 is newer by 3 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 1,601 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1983 Peugeot 305. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1983 Peugeot 305. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Peugeot 305 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1980 Honda Accord.
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, 1980 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Peugeot 305. (119 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Peugeot 305.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Honda Accord | 1983 Peugeot 305 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Accord | 305 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1601 cc | 1472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
