2007 Honda Accord vs. 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 700 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Accord | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2820 mm |
