1984 Dodge Charger vs. 1983 Honda Accord
To start off, 1984 Dodge Charger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Honda Accord (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1984 Dodge Charger. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1984 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Dodge Charger weights approximately 90 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Honda Accord (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Dodge Charger. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Dodge Charger | 1983 Honda Accord | |
Make | Dodge | Honda |
Model | Charger | Accord |
Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1591 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |