Honda Accord 3 Doors (1981 – 1985) vs Dodge Aries Coupe (1981 – 1989): specs compared
Both offer around 97 hp at most. The Honda Accord 3 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.5 s against 12.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 175 km/h against 167 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.4 L/100 km against 7.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 935 kg against 1,055 kg. At 4,470 mm, the Dodge Aries Coupe is 261 mm longer than the Honda Accord 3 Doors.
| Specification |
Honda
Accord 3 Doors
1981 – 1985
|
Dodge
Aries Coupe
1981 – 1989
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | United States |
| Documented years | 1981 – 1985 | 1981 – 1989 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | Coupé |
| Variants | 6 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 80 – 97 hp | 85 – 101 hp |
| Torque | 125 – 140 Nm | 151 – 180 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.5 – 15.6 s | 12.5 – 16.0 s |
| Top speed | 163 – 175 km/h | 153 – 167 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.4 – 9.2 L/100 km | 7.8 – 9.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,209 mm | 4,470 mm |
| Width | 1,651 mm | 1,742 mm |
| Height | 1,336 mm | 1,331 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,451 mm | 2,530 mm |
| Curb weight | 935 – 960 kg | 1,055 – 1,145 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.