Honda Accord Sedan
First generation · 1979–1981 · 3 model years · 5 trims
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Photo: 1980 Honda Accord Hondamatic (front) by Niels de Wit from Lunteren, The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1981 Honda Accord 1600 (52274162580) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1978 Honda Accord 1600 (49248233591) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1980 Honda Accord 1.6 Saloon (6992172684) by Riley from Christchurch, New Zealand, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1981 Honda Accord Hondamatic (19430494435) by Riley from Christchurch, New Zealand, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 1980 Honda Accord Hondamatic (front) by Niels de Wit from Lunteren, The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1981 Honda Accord 1600 (52274162580) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1978 Honda Accord 1600 (49248233591) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1980 Honda Accord 1.6 Saloon (6992172684) by Riley from Christchurch, New Zealand, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1981 Honda Accord Hondamatic (19430494435) by Riley from Christchurch, New Zealand, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | ||||||
| Base Auto · Sedan | 1.8 L In-Line 4-Cylinder, CVCC (Compound Vortex Controlled Combustion) | 72 | 85 lb-ft | 3-Speed Automatic | FWD | $7,514 |
| Base MT · Sedan | 1.8 L In-Line 4-Cylinder, CVCC (Compound Vortex Controlled Combustion) | 72 | 85 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | FWD | $7,514 |
| SE (Special Edition) Auto · Sedan | 1.8 L In-Line 4-Cylinder, CVCC (Compound Vortex Controlled Combustion) | 72 | 85 lb-ft | 3-Speed Automatic | FWD | — |
| SE (Special Edition) MT · Sedan | 1.8 L In-Line 4-Cylinder, CVCC (Compound Vortex Controlled Combustion) | 72 | 85 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | FWD | — |
| 1980 | ||||||
| Base Auto · Sedan | 1.8 L In-Line 4-Cylinder, CVCC (Compound Vortex Controlled Combustion) | 72 | 85 lb-ft | 3-Speed Automatic (replaced the 2-speed Hondamatic this year) | FWD | — |
| Base MT · Sedan | 1.8 L In-Line 4-Cylinder, CVCC (Compound Vortex Controlled Combustion) | 72 | 85 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | FWD | — |
| 1979 | ||||||
| Base Auto · Sedan | 1.8 L In-Line 4-Cylinder, CVCC (Compound Vortex Controlled Combustion) | 72 | 85 lb-ft | 3-Speed Automatic | FWD | — |
| Base Hondamatic · Sedan | 1.8 L In-Line 4-Cylinder, CVCC (Compound Vortex Controlled Combustion) | 72 | 85 lb-ft | 2-Speed Hondamatic semi-automatic | FWD | — |
| Base MT · Sedan | 1.8 L In-Line 4-Cylinder, CVCC (Compound Vortex Controlled Combustion) | 72 | 85 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | FWD | — |
Safety & recalls by model year
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.