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1997 Honda Accord Review: Summary & Specs

Below is a full, detailed review and road test of the 1997 Honda Accord written by either the experts at New Car Test Drive or by one of Automotive.com's very own. A full evaluation of the driving experience, price, equipment, and specs are here in a ...     read more
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1997 Honda Accord Review

It's really good at everything.

1997 Accord Review Summary & Specifications

This is a car designed to make your everyday life a bit easier. It may

not be extremely exciting, but it is supremely sensible. Everything about

it is designed to make getting where you're going easier and more pleasurable.

Life holds enough minor hassles. The Accord's ease and reliability are

what have endeared it to millions of American drivers.

Review Sections
• Introduction
• Walkaround
• Interior
• Driving Impressions
• Summary & Specifications
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1997 Honda Accord Specs
Vehicle CategoryMidsize Cars
EditorTrish Robb
Model Lineup
Engines (standard)2.2-liter sohc 16v 4-cyl.
Transmissions (standard)5-speed manual
Engines (optional)145-hp 2.2-liter dohc 16v VTEC 4-cyl.; 170-hp 2.7-liter sohc 24v V6
Transmissions (optional)4-speed automatic
Safety Equipment (standard)Dual airbags
Safety Equipment (optional)
Basic Warranty3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled InEast Liberty, OH
Manufacturer Phone1-800-33-HONDA
Manufacturer URLwww.honda.com
Base Price MSRP15495


1997 Honda Accord Specs as Tested
Model Tested MSRPLX Sedan
Standard Equipment(LX) Air conditioning, AM/FM/cassette, power windows, power mirrors, tilt steering, intermittent wipers, cruise control, illuminated vanity mirrors, split folding rear seatback, 15-in. wheels
Options as Tested (MSRP)ABS, automatic transmission
Destination Charge
Gas Guzzler Tax
Layout
Price as Tested20235
Horse Power130 @ 5300
Torque139 @ 4200
Fuel Economy23/30
Wheelbase106.9
Length/Width/Height185.6/70.1/55.1
Track Front/Rear59.6/59.1
Turning Radius36.1
Seating Capacity5
Front Head/Hip/Leg room39.4/52.6/42.7
Middle Head/Hip/Leg room
Rear Head/Hip/Leg room37.6/51.4/34.3
Trunk Volume13.0
Payload
Towing Capacity
Front SuspensionIndependent
Rear SuspensionIndependent
Ground Clearance
Curb Weight2855
Stock TiresP185/70R-14
Brakes Front/Reardisc/drum
Fuel Capacity17.0
1997 Honda Accord