2009 Honda Accord vs. 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport. (118 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport weights approximately 371 kg more than 2009 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, 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Accord | Trans Sport |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2800 mm |
