1995 Plymouth Acclaim vs. 2013 Honda Accord
To start off, 2013 Honda Accord is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Plymouth Acclaim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Plymouth Acclaim would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Accord (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1995 Plymouth Acclaim. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1995 Plymouth Acclaim. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Accord weights approximately 349 kg more than 1995 Plymouth Acclaim. 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, 2013 Honda Accord (342 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Plymouth Acclaim. (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Plymouth Acclaim.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Plymouth Acclaim | 2013 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Plymouth | Honda |
| Model | Acclaim | Accord |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4900 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 | 1254 kg | 1603 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4805 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1436 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2725 mm |
