Honda Accord 1999 vs Honda Accord 1998
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Honda Accord 1998 is a more dynamic driving. Honda Accord 1999 engine produces 42 HP less power than Honda Accord 1998, but torque is 26 NM more than Honda Accord 1998. Due to the lower power, Honda Accord 1999 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 8.6 | |
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The Honda Accord 1999 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Accord 1999 consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord 1998, which means that by driving the Honda Accord 1999 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| Honda Accord 1999 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Honda Accord 1998 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Land Rover Freelander, Rover 25, Rover 45 | Used also on Honda CR-V | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Accord 1999 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Honda Accord 1999 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Accord 1999 and Honda Accord 1998 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 430 litres | |
| Honda Accord 1999 has 20 litres more trunk space than the Honda Accord 1998. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Accord 1999 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Honda Accord 1998, which means Honda Accord 1999 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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