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1979 Honda Accord

JapanGasolineFWDHatchback

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorOther

Vehicle Details

Year
1979
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)
80 hp
Power (kW)
59 kW
Top speed
155 km/h (96 mph)
0–60 mph
12.3 seconds
0–100 km/h
13 seconds
Displacement
1,590 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
890 kg (1,962 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
74 mm (2.9 in)
Stroke
93 mm (3.7 in)
Compression Ratio
8.4 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
  • Automatic
  • Manual, 2
  • 3
  • 5-speed

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
50 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
10.8 – 11 litres / 100 km
Highway
9.4 – 9.7 litres / 100 km
Combined
10.1 – 10.3 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

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes

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

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
Honda emblem
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
1,360 kg (2,998 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
800 kg (1,764 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
400 kg (882 lb)
Cargo Capacity
470 kg (1,036 lb)
Max Roof Load
75 kg (165 lb)

Lights

Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Daytime Running Light
Halogen

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts
4 pcs
Bolt Distance
120
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
  • M12x1.25
  • M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
67.1
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
329 litres
Accord
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
Hatchback
Variant
Accord Standard1976–2002
Accord Hatchback Generations1 of 4
Year
Powertrain
Horsepower
80 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 2 | 3 | 5-speed