Honda Accord III (CA4,CA5) 2.0 EX (CA5) (102 Hp)


Overall Rating

7.9 / 10
Safety N/A / 5
Not Rated
Engine 3.5 / 5
Value 4.0 / 5
Performance 3.5 / 5
Comfort 4.0 / 5
People\'s Opinion N/A / 5
Not Rated

Honda Accord:

The Honda Accord , also known as the Honda Inspire in Japan and China for certain generations, is a series of automobiles manufactured by Honda since 1976, best known for its four-door sedan variant, which has been one of the best-selling cars in the United States since 1989. The Accord nameplate has been applied to a variety of vehicles worldwide, including coupes, station wagons, hatchbacks, and a Honda Crosstour crossover....(Read more on Wikipedia)

III (CA4,CA5) Overview:

Honda Accord (III (CA4,CA5)). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.

2.0 EX (CA5) (102 Hp) Verdict:

Rating 3 stars

Performance Verdict

A functional and dependable engine, providing basic transport needs without offering much in terms of excitement.

Fuel Economy

Similar to other carbureted 2.0L variants, offering moderate fuel consumption for its size and era.

Best Use Case: Economical daily transport, basic needs, or as a reliable workhorse.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Exceptional Honda reliability and durability for its era
  • • Comfortable and spacious interior for a mid-size sedan
  • • Distinctive and appealing pop-up headlight design
  • • Smooth ride quality, well-suited for long journeys
  • • Good build quality and materials for the 1980s

Cons:

  • • Dated safety features compared to modern vehicles
  • • Carbureted engines can be less efficient and require more maintenance
  • • Not particularly sporty in most trims (except 16V models)
  • • Rust can be a significant issue on older, unrestored examples
  • • Lack of modern amenities and driver aids

Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II (AC,AD facelift 1983): 1983 - 1985).

General:
Brand:Honda
Model:Accord
Generation:III (CA4,CA5)
Modification (Engine):2.0 EX (CA5) (102 Hp)
Start of production:1985
End of production:1989
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Sedan
Engine:
Power:102 Hp
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)

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