Honda Accord (1981 – 1985) vs Volvo 345 (1979 – 1982): specs compared
Both offer around 97 hp at most. The Honda Accord is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.5 s against 12.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 174 km/h against 165 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.7 L/100 km against 9.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 930 kg against 985 kg. At 4,409 mm, the Honda Accord is 199 mm longer than the Volvo 345. The Honda Accord dates from 1981 – 1985, the Volvo 345 from 1979 – 1982.
| Specification |
Honda
Accord
1981 – 1985
|
Volvo
345
1979 – 1982
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1981 – 1985 | 1979 – 1982 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 80 – 97 hp | 64 – 95 hp |
| Torque | 125 – 140 Nm | 105 – 150 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.5 – 16.3 s | 12.5 – 16.5 s |
| Top speed | 163 – 174 km/h | 150 – 165 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.7 – 9.1 L/100 km | 9.0 – 10.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,409 mm | 4,210 mm |
| Width | 1,651 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Height | 1,374 mm | 1,390 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,380 – 2,451 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 930 – 985 kg | 985 – 1,138 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.