1990 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Honda HR-V
To start off, 2008 Honda HR-V is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2008 Honda HR-V. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Accord weights approximately 93 kg more than 2008 Honda HR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Honda HR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda HR-V will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Honda Accord (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (144 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Accord | 2008 Honda HR-V | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Accord | HR-V |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1317 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2460 mm |
