Honda Accord 3 Doors (1976 – 1981) vs Volvo 343 (1976 – 1982): specs compared
The Volvo 343 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 95 hp against 80 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 12.5 s against 13.0 s. The Honda Accord 3 Doors uses less fuel, from 7.3 L/100 km against 9.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 890 kg against 965 kg. At 4,210 mm, the Volvo 343 is 85 mm longer than the Honda Accord 3 Doors.
| Specification |
Honda
Accord 3 Doors
1976 – 1981
|
Volvo
343
1976 – 1982
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1976 – 1981 | 1976 – 1982 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 80 hp | 64 – 95 hp |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 105 – 150 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 13.0 – 15.0 s | 12.5 – 16.5 s |
| Top speed | 159 – 164 km/h | 150 – 165 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.3 – 8.9 L/100 km | 9.0 – 10.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,125 mm | 4,210 mm |
| Width | 1,621 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Height | 1,336 mm | 1,390 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,380 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 890 kg | 965 – 1,113 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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