1998 Honda Accord vs. 1999 Honda City
To start off, 1999 Honda City is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (201 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1999 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 360 kg more than 1999 Honda City. 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, 1998 Honda Accord (196 Nm @ 6600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Accord | 1999 Honda City | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Accord | City |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
