1990 Pontiac Trans Am vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am (235 HP) has 87 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 4 kg more than 1990 Pontiac Trans Am.
Because 1990 Pontiac Trans Am 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 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am (447 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (350 Nm). This means 1990 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Pontiac Trans Am | 2009 Honda Accord | |
Make | Pontiac | Honda |
Model | Trans Am | Accord |
Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 447 Nm | 350 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 16.3:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2710 mm |