The 2001 Honda Accord’s 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine produces about 135 horsepower, with roughly 150 lb-ft of torque. This rating is for the US-spec LX/EX models and refers to the engine’s crank horsepower as published by Honda.
Engine specifications
The 2.3-liter inline-four used in the 2001 Accord belongs to Honda’s F-series family. For the 2001 model year, the official figures commonly cited are:
To help readers understand what appears on the data sheet, below are the core figures for the 2.3 L engine as rated for 2001.
- Horsepower: 135 hp (101 kW) at 5,500 rpm
- Torque: 150 lb-ft (203 N·m) at 4,000 rpm
These numbers reflect the engine output at the crank and do not account for drivetrain losses that affect wheel horsepower.
Market and trim variations
Across the 2001 Accord lineup, the 2.3 L engine was carried across several trims and markets. The official horsepower rating remained around 135 hp in most US-market configurations, with minor differences possible due to emissions tuning or ECU calibration in other regions.
- US LX/EX trims typically list 135 hp
- Canadian and some export models may show small variations around 133–136 hp
In practice, the engine’s horsepower rating stayed near 135 hp across the model year, with only modest variation by market or trim.
Summary
The 2001 Honda Accord’s 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine delivers about 135 horsepower at around 5,500 rpm and roughly 150 lb-ft of torque at around 4,000 rpm. This figure is largely consistent across US trims, with minor market differences that do not significantly change the core rating.
Is it worth getting a 2001 Honda Accord?
Among the 1779 owners who provided feedback on the 2001 Honda Accord for Kelley Blue Book, consumer sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with 93% recommending the vehicle. Consumers rated the vehicle's comfort 4.6 out of 5 stars, performance 4.6 out of 5 stars, and value 4.6 out of 5 stars.
What is the specs of the 2001 Honda Accord 2.3 L 4-cylinder engine?
The 2.3-liter, 4-cylinder Accord engine has been engineered to meet the goals of more power, greater noise and vibration reduction, and lower emissions. Horsepower and torque figures for the engine are 150 hp @ 5700 rpm and 152 lb. -ft. @ 4900 rpm for the LX and EX models (ULEV EX is 148 hp).
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| Accord | 2003-2010 L4 & V6: 5W-20 (S/UFS), topped off with 0W-20 (UFS) 2011-2020 L4 & V6: 0W-20 (UFS) 2005-2007 Hybrid: 5W-20 (S/UFS) 2014-2020 Hybrid or Plug-in: 0W-20 (UFS) |
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| Fit | 2007-2010: 5W-20 (S/UFS), topped off with 0W-20 (UFS) 2011-2017: 0W-20 (UFS) 2019: 0W-16 (UFS), topped off with 0W-20 (UFS) |
What billionaire drives a Honda Accord?
Jeff Bezos
Jeff Bezos was still driving a 1997 Honda Accord years after becoming a billionaire. Bezos's choice of car came to light in a “60 Minutes” interview with Bob Simon in 1999. At that time, Amazon was a 5-year-old company known mainly as an online bookstore.


