1980 Honda Accord vs. 1987 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1987 Toyota Carina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,601 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Carina (83 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1980 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Carina weights approximately 72 kg more than 1980 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, 1987 Toyota Carina (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Honda Accord | 1987 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Carina |
Year Released | 1980 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1601 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |