1978 Honda Accord vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, both 1978 Honda Accord and 1978 Toyota Celica were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,563 cc, 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Celica weights approximately 250 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Honda Accord | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Celica |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 2563 cc |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2640 mm |