1977 Honda Accord vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1987 Toyota Corolla is newer by 10 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, 1987 Toyota Corolla (140 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1977 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1977 Honda Accord.
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, 1987 Toyota Corolla (206 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Honda Accord | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Corolla |
Year Released | 1977 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |