1978 Honda Accord vs. 1987 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1987 Toyota Camry is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Camry (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Camry 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.
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 Camry (141 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Honda Accord | 1987 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Camry |
Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2610 mm |