1977 Honda Accord vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Toyota Corolla is newer by 25 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 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (78 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 240 kg more 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, 2002 Toyota Corolla (147 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Honda Accord. 2002 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1977 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1977 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Honda Accord | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Corolla |
Year Released | 1977 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 2184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |