1989 Honda Accord vs. 1994 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1994 Venturi Coupe is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1989 Honda Accord. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 115 kg more than 1989 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Venturi Coupe 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 1994 Venturi Coupe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1994 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Accord | 1994 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Honda | Venturi |
| Model | Accord | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1955 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
