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Old 07-23-2020, 03:01 PM   #620 (permalink)
California98Civic
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Black and Green - '98 Honda Civic DX Coupe
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The 1976 Accord hatchback had a 93.7 inch wheelbase and was 162.8 inches long.
The '76 Accord was longer than the '08 Fit. Kinda interesting. But yep, the vehicles on average are getting bigger. But I suspect that the bigger 2020 Accord is close to the same FE as the 1976 Accord (if you take into account two changes in EPA estimates that made higher numbers tougher to game, especially since the 2000s). However, that new Accord has more room, more safety features, is faster 0-60, and has cleaner emissions. I would prefer all that great engineering in a 1976-sized car, but... still kinda amazing, no?
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See my car's mod & maintenance thread and my electric bicycle's thread for ongoing projects. I will rebuild Black and Green over decades as parts die, until it becomes a different car of roughly the same shape and color. My minimum fuel economy goal is 55 mpg while averaging posted speed limits. I generally top 60 mpg. See also my Honda manual transmission specs thread.



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