2009 Honda Accord vs. 1967 Triumph 2000
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Triumph 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Triumph 2000 would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1967 Triumph 2000. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1967 Triumph 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 286 kg more than 1967 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, 2009 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Triumph 2000. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Triumph 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 1967 Triumph 2000 | |
| Make | Honda | Triumph |
| Model | Accord | 2000 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |
