1979 Honda Accord vs. 1965 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1979 Honda Accord is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Toyota Corona weights approximately 55 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord.
Because 1965 Toyota Corona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Accord | 1965 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Corona |
Year Released | 1979 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 22.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |