1977 Honda Accord vs. 1979 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corsa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Honda Accord weights approximately 75 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Honda Accord | 1979 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1450 cc |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |
