1976 Honda Accord vs. 1970 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1976 Honda Accord is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corona. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Corona weights approximately 15 kg more than 1976 Honda Accord.
Because 1970 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 1970 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 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, 1976 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corona. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Honda Accord | 1970 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Corona |
Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2440 mm |