1978 Honda Accord vs. 1998 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1998 Toyota Celica is newer by 20 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 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Celica weights approximately 165 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, 1998 Toyota Celica (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1998 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 | 1998 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Celica |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
