1989 Avanti Avanti vs. 2013 Honda Accord
To start off, 2013 Honda Accord is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Accord (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1989 Avanti Avanti. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1989 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 95 kg more than 2013 Honda Accord.
Because 1989 Avanti Avanti is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Avanti Avanti. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2013 Honda Accord (342 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Avanti Avanti | 2013 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Avanti | Honda |
| Model | Avanti | Accord |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1531 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4862 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 65 L |
