I believe the test track photo was at Millbrook Proving Ground UK where I used to work…Do remember 2star petrol when I had a Honda motorcycle though 🇬🇧🏍️
I also remember most of the early accords in the UK were either silver or Gold or light blue or a light green in colour: i also remember travelling in a 4 door, accord: that was a taxi , in silver, that was Hondamatic / about 40 year's ago..
Thanks for the brilliant broucher review. I remember a very elderly man who lived near us, owned a Gold 78/79/ Treg 3 door manual Accord,: It was quite knocked about/ dents & scratches etc. he owned it from at least 1983 until he traded it in for a / 2nd hand/D reg lancia Y10 in red: around 1990 )
The coupe model came before the saloon model on the first Accord models with almost a year between them. The easiest visible reference for the mid model update was the switch to longer bumper ends, different tail lights and bigger side door moldings. Engines varied for markets with the 1600 being offered in both 1599cc and 1602cc and also the 1800cc, which was really a 1751cc. For some reason the 1751cc heads for California models had four exhaust ports versus the Siamesed pair of two exhaust ports for the other versions. Then there was the CVCC versions which some markets got and others did not.
The Honda Accord MK1 hatchback was quite a dependable good quality reliable well made car. Could cope adequately with family life, had good economy, and was quite practical with the rear seats folded down, it was a shame like all Japanese cars of the time, they rusted. Later on, the Japanese really got on top of the rust issues, and improved interiors and comfort greatly, as well as increasing equipment levels to better standards, giving you desirable features other brands could merely drool over ie electric windows, sunroofs, air conditioning and many more besides at attractive prices, no wonder many people bought Japanese cars, as they often offered things that the British and European car brands didn't.
When I was buying my first new car back in 1978, I would have loved an Accord hatchback. Sadly, I couldn't afford one and bought a Toyota Corolla Coupé instead. The first generation Honda Accord hatchback was always my favourite of all the Accord models. It's interesting to see the power and torque figures for the 1602 cc engine. 1.5 liter engines these days usually produce over 100 PS and more than 130 Nm of torque. However, most cars with those engines are about 200 kg heavier than those Accords were. All the safety requirements these days add to the weight, as do the features that people want that back in the seventies and eighties no-one even thought of. I seem to remember Accord hatchbacks and early Civic hatchbacks in Australia in a kind of bluish silver colour.
Growing up in the 80s, car design moved on so quickly that 70s cars always looked pretty dated, but when you compare these to their contemporaries they look modern and stylish.
I remember these back in the 90s. I always liked their styling, the interiors look a nice place to be, especially compared to a Ford Escort Mk2 or a Vauxhall Chevette or even the Morris Marina. You can see why people bought these instead of the other big 3 manufacturers' cars.
I believe the test track photo was at Millbrook Proving Ground UK where I used to work…Do remember 2star petrol when I had a Honda motorcycle though 🇬🇧🏍️
I also remember most of the early accords in the UK were either silver or Gold or light blue or a light green in colour: i also remember travelling in a 4 door, accord: that was a taxi , in silver, that was Hondamatic / about 40 year's ago..
Thanks for the brilliant broucher review. I remember a very elderly man who lived near us, owned a Gold 78/79/ Treg 3 door manual Accord,: It was quite knocked about/ dents & scratches etc. he owned it from at least 1983 until he traded it in for a / 2nd hand/D reg lancia Y10 in red: around 1990 )
The coupe model came before the saloon model on the first Accord models with almost a year between them. The easiest visible reference for the mid model update was the switch to longer bumper ends, different tail lights and bigger side door moldings. Engines varied for markets with the 1600 being offered in both 1599cc and 1602cc and also the 1800cc, which was really a 1751cc. For some reason the 1751cc heads for California models had four exhaust ports versus the Siamesed pair of two exhaust ports for the other versions. Then there was the CVCC versions which some markets got and others did not.
I always liked them. Would be interesting to know where these fell list price wise compared to BL, Ford and Vauxhall.
I remember at least the Hatchback, looked kind of sporty and "youthful" to me at the time.
The Honda Accord MK1 hatchback was quite a dependable good quality reliable well made car.
Could cope adequately with family life, had good economy, and was quite practical with the rear seats folded down, it was a shame like all Japanese cars of the time, they rusted.
Later on, the Japanese really got on top of the rust issues, and improved interiors and comfort greatly, as well as increasing equipment levels to better standards, giving you desirable features other brands could merely drool over ie electric windows, sunroofs, air conditioning and many more besides at attractive prices, no wonder many people bought Japanese cars, as they often offered things that the British and European car brands didn't.
I appreciate the brochures and enjoy listening to you. May I ask where your accent is from?
Thank you - I am originally from the North West of England
When I was buying my first new car back in 1978, I would have loved an Accord hatchback. Sadly, I couldn't afford one and bought a Toyota Corolla Coupé instead. The first generation Honda Accord hatchback was always my favourite of all the Accord models. It's interesting to see the power and torque figures for the 1602 cc engine. 1.5 liter engines these days usually produce over 100 PS and more than 130 Nm of torque. However, most cars with those engines are about 200 kg heavier than those Accords were. All the safety requirements these days add to the weight, as do the features that people want that back in the seventies and eighties no-one even thought of. I seem to remember Accord hatchbacks and early Civic hatchbacks in Australia in a kind of bluish silver colour.
Superintendent Chalmers car! What a machine. 😃
Growing up in the 80s, car design moved on so quickly that 70s cars always looked pretty dated, but when you compare these to their contemporaries they look modern and stylish.
I remember these back in the 90s. I always liked their styling, the interiors look a nice place to be, especially compared to a Ford Escort Mk2 or a Vauxhall Chevette or even the Morris Marina. You can see why people bought these instead of the other big 3 manufacturers' cars.
Absolutely and I’m sure way more reliable