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Honda Accord (USA) Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1976–1981) — First Generation

The first-generation Honda Accord (USA) offers hatchback and sedan body styles. Alongside choosing the shape that suits your routine, consider how the transmission affects the work you do behind the wheel.

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Honda Accord (USA) Engines and Transmissions

In the Hatchback 3-door, the 1.6 AT combines a gasoline engine with an automatic transmission, easing the workload in traffic. The 1.6 MT offers manual gear selection in both Hatchback 3-door and Sedan examples, giving you direct control over when to shift. All these versions send power to the front wheels.

Hatchback 3-door — Honda Accord (USA) Engines and Transmissions

Hatchback 3-door Honda Accord (USA) Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.6 ATGasoline1599 cm³80 hp58 kW121 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.6 MTGasoline1599 cm³80 hp58 kW121 N⋅mManualFWD

Sedan — Honda Accord (USA) Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Honda Accord (USA) Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.6 MTGasoline1599 cm³82 hp60 kW121 N⋅mManualFWD
1.6 ATGasoline1599 cm³82 hp60 kW121 N⋅mAutomaticFWD

Honda Accord (USA) Dimensions

Hatchback 3-door — Honda Accord (USA) Dimensions

Hatchback 3-door Honda Accord (USA) Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightGround clearance, minimum
1.6 AT4125 mm1620 mm1360 mm2380 mm918 kg165 mm
1.6 MT4125 mm1620 mm1360 mm2380 mm870 kg165 mm

Sedan — Honda Accord (USA) Dimensions

Sedan Honda Accord (USA) Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightGround clearance, minimum
1.6 MT4450 mm1620 mm1360 mm2380 mm920 kg165 mm
1.6 AT4450 mm1620 mm1360 mm2380 mm925 kg165 mm