1979 Honda Accord vs. 1962 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Honda Accord is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (89 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1962 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1962 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Toyota Crown weights approximately 320 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Toyota Crown (145 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1962 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Crown |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
