2002 Honda Accord vs. 1973 Triumph 2000
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Triumph 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Triumph 2000 would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1973 Triumph 2000. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 342 kg more than 1973 Triumph 2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph 2000. (135 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 1973 Triumph 2000 | |
| Make | Honda | Triumph |
| Model | Accord | 2000 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1248 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2700 mm |
