Honda Accord - Generation 5.2 (1996-1998)

HONDA ACCORD (1996-1998)

A 1996 update gave the Accord a revised grille, bumpers, and more notably, the expansion of two more trims carrying a 2.2 VTEC engine. This would be the last of the series for the 2.0 engine not having the abovementioned technology.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	VTi-S	VTi	EXi
Years Available	1996-January 1998	1996-January 1998	1996-January 1998
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	F22B1 2.2 SOHC 16V I4	F22B1 2.2 SOHC 16V I4	F20A8 2.0 SOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	145hp @ 5,500rpm	145hp @ 5,500rpm	140hp @ 5,600rpm
Torque	199Nm @ 4,500rpm	199Nm @ 4,500rpm	179Nm @ 4,800rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	64 Liters	64 Liters	64 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,674mm	4,674mm	4,674mm
Width	1,781mm	1,781mm	1,781mm
Height	1,400mm	1,400mm	1,400mm
Wheelbase	2,715mm	2,715mm	2,715mm
Curb Weight	1,295kg	1,295kg	1,295kg
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	Double Wishbone with Coil Springs and Stabilizer Bar	Double Wishbone with Coil Springs and Stabilizer Bar	Double Wishbone with Coil Springs and Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone
Front Brakes	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes	Drum	Drum	Drum
Tires	195/60 R15	195/60 R15	195/60 R15
Wheels	15 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	0	0	0
Anti-Lock Brakes	None	None	None
Traction/Stability Control	None	None	None
Other Safety Features	None	None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	None	None	None
Other Exterior Features	None	None	None
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver	Power, Driver	Manual
Seating Material	Leather	Leather	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: Air Cleaner	Adds: Wood Accents	None
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Manual	Manual	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/Cassette	AM/FM/Cassette	AM/FM/Cassette
Speakers	4	4	4
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None	None
Alarm	None	None	None
Keyless Entry	None	None	None
NOTES
RIVALS	Hyundai Sonata, Mazda 626, Mitsubishi Galant, Nissan Altima, Nissan Cefiro, Toyota Corona