1989 Plymouth Acclaim vs. 1980 Honda Accord
To start off, 1989 Plymouth Acclaim is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Plymouth Acclaim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Plymouth Acclaim (151 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1980 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Plymouth Acclaim should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Plymouth Acclaim weights approximately 426 kg more than 1980 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Plymouth Acclaim (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Plymouth Acclaim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Plymouth Acclaim | 1980 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Plymouth | Honda |
| Model | Acclaim | Accord |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1316 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2390 mm |
