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Honda Accord, 1976–1981

Honda Accord 1st generation specifications

The Honda Accord 1st generation was built from 1976 to 1981. This page lists all 4 versions (hatchback and sedan) with 79 hp.

79 hp
Power (59 kW)
13.5 s
0–100 km/h (fastest to slowest version)
162 km/h
Highest top speed (101 mph)
4,288 mm
Length (169 in)

All versions

From least to most powerful. Figures are manufacturer claims and vary by market and model year.

Power, torque and performance for each version of the Honda Accord 1st generation.
VersionEnginePowerTorque0–100 km/hTop speedGearboxDrive
1.6 AT US-spec hatchback 3-doors1.6 litre gasoline79 hp 59 kW—13.5 s162 km/hAutomatic, 3-speedFront wheel drive
1.6 AT US-spec Sedan 4-doors1.6 litre gasoline79 hp 59 kW—13.5 s162 km/hAutomatic, 3-speedFront wheel drive
1.6 MT US-spec hatchback 3-doors1.6 litre gasoline79 hp 59 kW—13.5 s162 km/hManual, 5-speedFront wheel drive
1.6 MT US-spec Sedan 4-doors1.6 litre gasoline79 hp 59 kW—13.5 s162 km/hManual, 5-speedFront wheel drive

Dimensions and weight

Typical values for the 1st generation, hatchback and sedan.
Length4,288 mm169 in
Width1,620 mm64 in
Height1,350 mm53 in
Wheelbase2,380 mm94 in
Ground clearance165 mm6 in
Seats5

Questions about the Honda Accord 1st generation

What is the most powerful Honda Accord 1st generation?

The 1.6 AT us-spec hatchback 3-doors, with 79 hp (59 kW).

How fast is the Honda Accord 1st generation from 0 to 100 km/h?

The quickest version, the 1.6 AT us-spec hatchback 3-doors, takes 13.5 seconds. 0–60 mph is about 0.3 seconds quicker than 0–100 km/h.

What engines does the Honda Accord 1st generation have?

A 1.6 litre engine, running on gasoline. The table above lists the power, torque and gearbox of each version.

How big is the Honda Accord 1st generation?

About 4,288 mm long, 1,620 mm wide and 1,350 mm tall (169 in long). Figures vary slightly by body style.

Every Honda Accord generation

  1. 1st generation 1976–1981
  2. 2nd generation 1981–1985
  3. 3rd generation 1985–1989
  4. 4th generation 1989–1994
  5. 5th generation 1993–1998
  6. 5th generation, facelift 1996–1998
  7. 6th generation 1997–2002
  8. 6th generation, facelift 2000–2002
  9. 7th generation 2002–2006
  10. 7th generation, facelift 2005–2008
  11. 8th generation 2007–2011
  12. 8th generation, facelift 2011–2015
  13. 9th generation 2012–2016
  14. 9th generation, facelift (CIS) 2014–2015
  15. 9th generation, facelift 2015–2019
  16. 10th generation 2017–2020
  17. 10th generation, facelift 2020–2023
  18. 11th generation 2023–present
  19. 11th generation, facelift 2024–present

Honda Accord overview: current engines, dimensions and markets

Sources: manufacturer data for each version. Figures are manufacturer claims and vary by market, model year and equipment.