1995 Honda Accord vs. 1996 Honda Accord
To start off, 1996 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Accord would be higher. Both 1995 Honda Accord and 1996 Honda Accord are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1995 Honda Accord. (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Accord weights approximately 57 kg more than 1995 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, 1996 Honda Accord (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Accord. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Accord | 1996 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Accord | Accord |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1308 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
