1980 Toyota Carina vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord weights approximately 592 kg more than 1980 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Toyota Carina 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 1980 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina. 2012 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1980 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1980 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Toyota Carina | 2012 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Carina | Accord |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1547 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
