1976 Honda Accord vs. 1997 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1997 Toyota Camry is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,163 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Camry (134 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1976 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1976 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Camry weights approximately 525 kg more than 1976 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1997 Toyota Camry (196 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Honda Accord | 1997 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Camry |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
