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To put
this current Honda Accord in perspective,
let's compare it with the original Acura
Legend that redefined America's luxury
market when it appeared for
1986.
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The 1999 Accord
four-door is 0.6 inch shorter, two inches wider,
and more than two inches taller than the original
Legend, and it offers more interior room,
particularly in the rear seat. Its optional V-6
engine has 49 more horsepower than the Legend's,
delivering superior
performance across the board, not to mention better
fuel economy. And its chassis rides better, corners
harder, and brakes quicker. Yet in
inflation-adjusted dollars, an Accord LX V-6 with
anti-lock brakes and airbags costs about 26 percent
less than the 1986 Legend that had neither
feature.
Even more
impressive than this blizzard of virtues is the
meticulously engineered, carefully honed feel of
every control on this car. That produces a level of
refinement that satisfies enthusiasts and casual
drivers alike. This 1999 model is the 13th Accord
to win a 10Best award, making it the latest in a
long line of excellent cars.
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Vehicle
Type:
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front-engine,
front-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 2- or
4-door sedan
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Base
Price:
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$15,615-$22,465
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Engine
Type:
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SOHC
16-valve 2.3-liter 4-in-line; SOHC
24-valve 3.0-liter V-6
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Power(SAE
net):
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135-200
bhp
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Transmission:
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5-speed
manual, 4-speed auto
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Wheelbase:
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105.1-106.9
in
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Length:
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186.8-188.8
in
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Curb
Weight:
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2900-3300
lb
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EPA
fuel economy, city driving:
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20-25
mpg
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