1982 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Chevrolet Orlando
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Orlando is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Orlando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Orlando (128 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1982 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Orlando should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Orlando weights approximately 705 kg more than 1982 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Orlando is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Orlando will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Chevrolet Orlando (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Orlando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Accord | 2010 Chevrolet Orlando | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Accord | Orlando |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4652 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1633 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2760 mm |
