1963 Toyota Corona vs. 2013 Honda Accord
To start off, 2013 Honda Accord is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,356 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Accord (182 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Accord weights approximately 540 kg more than 1963 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Toyota Corona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Honda Accord (245 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Toyota Corona | 2013 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Corona | Accord |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 2356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 99 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4805 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1436 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2725 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |
