1979 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Toyota Corolla is newer by 26 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Corolla (96 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 350 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, 2005 Toyota Corolla (130 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 71.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |
