What engine does a 1998 Honda Accord EX have?

In the 1998 Honda Accord EX line, the standard powerplant was a 2.3-liter inline‑four engine, delivering roughly 150 horsepower. A larger 3.0-liter V6 was also available on the EX-V6 variant for buyers seeking more performance.

Engine options for the 1998 Accord EX

Four‑cylinder 2.3L inline‑four

The typical engine powering most 1998 Accord EX models is a 2.3-liter inline‑4 from Honda’s F‑series. It is a non‑VTEC, dual‑overhead‑cam (DOHC) 16‑valve design, tuned for balanced daily driving and reliability. Output is around 150 horsepower with torque near 152 lb‑ft, depending on spec and emission controls.

Key specifications before listing:

• Displacement: 2.3 L


• Configuration: Inline-4


• Valvetrain: DOHC, 16 valves, non-VTEC


• Power (approx.): ~150 hp


• Torque (approx.): ~152 lb‑ft


• Transmission options: 5‑speed manual or 4‑speed automatic

The four‑cylinder setup offered a solid blend of performance and efficiency, making it the common choice for most EX buyers in 1998.

Three‑litre V6 (EX‑V6 option)

A more powerful alternative existed in the EX lineup: a 3.0-liter V6. This engine provided noticeably stronger acceleration and smoother power delivery. In the 1998 Accord EX‑V6, output was typically in the neighborhood of 190–200 horsepower with torque around 200–210 lb‑ft, depending on market and emission configuration.

Key specifications before listing:

• Displacement: 3.0 L


• Configuration: V6


• Power (approx.): ~190–200 hp


• Torque (approx.): ~200–210 lb‑ft


• Common transmissions: 4‑speed automatic (manual option less common)

The V6 option offered enhanced performance, particularly for highway merging and overtaking, at the cost of a bit lower fuel economy compared to the four‑cylinder model.

Why these choices mattered in 1998