1983 Honda Civic vs. 1986 Honda Accord
To start off, 1986 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,954 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Accord (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1983 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Honda Accord weights approximately 290 kg more than 1983 Honda Civic. 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, 1986 Honda Accord (156 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Civic. (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Civic | 1986 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Civic | Accord |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1334 cc | 1954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2610 mm |
