1998 Peugeot Escapade vs. 1981 Honda Accord

To start off, 1998 Peugeot Escapade is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1998 Peugeot Escapade. (75 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1998 Peugeot Escapade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Honda Accord weights approximately 10 kg more than 1998 Peugeot Escapade. 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 Peugeot Escapade (205 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Accord. (126 Nm). This means 1998 Peugeot Escapade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Accord. 1981 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1998 Peugeot Escapade has manual transmission. 1998 Peugeot Escapade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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