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Accord
1978 Honda Accord
Japan
Gasoline
FWD
Hatchback
Updated Oct 13, 2026
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Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1978
Make
Honda
Model
Accord
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
SJ-SM
Seats
5
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 2
3
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Hatchback 1.6
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
90 hp
Power (kW)
66 kW
Top speed
146 km/h
(91 mph)
0–60 mph
11.4 seconds
0–100 km/h
12.2 seconds
Displacement
1,602 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,125 mm
(162.4 in)
Width
1,620 mm
(63.8 in)
Height
1,355 mm
(53.3 in)
Wheelbase
2,380 mm
(93.7 in)
Curb weight
920 kg
(2,028 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
10W-30
10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
10W-30
10W-40
15W-40
20W-40
20W-50
Mineral Oil (viscosity)
15W-40
15W-50
20W-50
Engine Configuration
Bore
77 mm
(3.0 in)
Stroke
86 mm
(3.4 in)
Compression Ratio
8.8 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 2
3
5-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
50 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
10.2 – 12.4 litres / 100 km
Highway
8.5 – 9.5 litres / 100 km
Combined
9.4 – 11 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,400 mm
(55.1 in)
Track, Rear
1,390 mm
(54.7 in)
Overhang, Front
850 mm
(33.5 in)
Overhang, Rear
895 mm
(35.2 in)
Turning Circle
11 m
Ground Clearance
165 mm
(6.5 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
920 mm
(36.2 in)
Head Room, Rear
860 mm
(33.9 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
1335 – 1346 kg
(2,943 – 2,967 lb)
Cargo Capacity
399 – 415 - 415 kg
(915 - 915 lb)
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Daytime Running Light
Halogen
Rims & Tires
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.25
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Coin Holder
Yes
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
329 litres
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Compact Car
British Classification
Small Family Car
Australian Classification
Small Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car
Accord
Model
6 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Hatchback
Variant
Accord Standard
1976–2002
Accord Hatchback Generations
1 of 4
SJ-SM
1976–1981
Year
1978
Powertrain
Hatchback 1.6
Horsepower
90 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 2 | 3 | 5-speed
Gasoline
HatchbackHatchback
FWD
Automatic | Manual, 2 | 3 | 5-speed
Gasoline