1979 Honda Accord vs. 1996 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1996 Toyota Corolla is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Corolla (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 160 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.
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, 1979 Honda Accord (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Accord | 1996 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Corolla |
Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |