1986 Honda Accord vs. 1989 Honda Accord
To start off, 1989 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,955 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Accord (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1989 Honda Accord. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Accord weights approximately 16 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Honda Accord (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Honda Accord | 1989 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Accord | Accord |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1953 cc | 1955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1131 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
