2000 Acura Integra vs. 1998 Honda Accord

To start off, 2000 Acura Integra is newer by 2 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, 2000 Acura Integra (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1998 Honda Accord. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura Integra should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 195 kg more than 2000 Acura Integra.

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 (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura Integra. (172 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura Integra. 2000 Acura Integra has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Acura Integra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Acura Integra 1998 Honda Accord
Make Acura Honda
Model Integra Accord
Year Released 2000 1998
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1797 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 138 HP 134 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 172 Nm 184 Nm
Torque RPM 5200 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81.1 mm 86.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 86.1 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1170 kg 1365 kg
Vehicle Length 4530 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 60 L