1984 Honda Accord

Although still early in the second generation, the 1984 Honda Accord actually came with quite a few changes.

For those who are more into looks, the '84 Accord now had a new grill, new headlights, and bumpers that looked more like they were part of the car instead of add-on pieces.  

There was also a luxury trim added to the Accord sedan line, and the LX Accord came standard with power doors and windows, a cassette deck with four speakers, and air conditioning.  

For those to whom power matters, Honda spruced up the engine in the '84 Accord.  It was now a 1.8 liter, bringing the horsepower up to 86.  But, because of new emissions rules, the CVCC engine was retired and a catalytic converter became necessary.

As with the other Accords, current owners of the 1984 Accord gush about reliability (even 20-plus years later) and fuel efficiency.  Complaints though now include weak rotors causing shuddering brakes, and the tendency to rust all over.