2009 Chevrolet Lacetti vs. 1994 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda Accord (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti. (94 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti weights approximately 25 kg more than 1994 Honda Accord.
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, 1994 Honda Accord (173 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti. (131 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1994 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti | 1994 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Lacetti | Accord |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
