1979 Honda Accord vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1979 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 95 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 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 1978 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, 1978 Toyota Corona (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Accord | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Corona |
Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 75 L |