In the United States, the 1991 Honda Accord was powered by a 2.2-liter inline-four engine (the F22A family), paired with either a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission.
Engine options by market
Engine choices varied by region in 1991. The most common configuration across the lineup in North America was the 2.2-liter four-cylinder; other regions saw different displacement options as Honda offered a broader engine menu for the Accord family.
- 2.2-liter inline-four (F22A family) — Standard for the U.S. and many other markets; output generally around 125–135 horsepower, depending on trim and emission equipment; available with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission.
- 2.0-liter inline-four (F20A family) — A less common alternative in some overseas markets; output typically around 110–130 horsepower depending on configuration and emissions controls.
Note that the 3.0-liter V6 option did not appear in the U.S. Accord lineup for the 1991 model year and was not part of the standard offering at that time.
Engine design context
The 2.2-liter engine used in the ’91 Accord belongs to Honda’s F-series family, a line of reliable four-cylinder powerplants that supported multiple generations of Accords. It commonly featured multi-point fuel injection and was paired with either a manual or automatic transmission. Specifications varied slightly by market and trim, reflecting emission rules and tuning.
Summary
The heart of the 1991 Honda Accord in the United States was a 2.2-liter inline-four engine (F22A family), with transmission choices of five-speed manual or four-speed automatic. Other markets offered different engines, such as a 2.0-liter variant, but the 2.2L engine was the staple for the broadly sold model that year. For collectors and restorers, confirming the engine code on the engine block (F22A, F20A, etc.) helps identify the exact specification of a given car.