1989 Chrysler ES vs. 1989 Honda Accord
To start off, both 1989 Chrysler ES and 1989 Honda Accord were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Chrysler ES is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Accord (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1989 Chrysler ES. (93 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1989 Chrysler ES. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chrysler ES weights approximately 11 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Chrysler ES (165 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Chrysler ES will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chrysler ES | 1989 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Chrysler | Honda |
| Model | ES | Accord |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 1955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2610 mm |
