Honda Accord (671). 1976–81 (prod. n/a). 3- and 4-door sedan. F/F, 1602, 1751 cm³ (I4 OHC). Honda ups the game with well engineered and attractive mid-sized car (compact by US standards). Dynamically excellent compared with others of the era (Renault 18, Ford Taunus II) and established Honda as a company that could do more than tiny hatchbacks such as the Civic. Engine stroked from the Civic’s 1·5. Well specified in typical Japanese fashion. Some rustproofing and refinement issues.

Manufacturing location: Sayama, Japan

Marque: Honda | Model: Honda Accord | Predecessor: Honda 145 | Successor: Honda Accord (1981–5)

q.v. Rapport Ritz