1980 Toyota Celica vs. 2004 Honda Accord
To start off, 2004 Honda Accord is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1980 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Accord (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Accord weights approximately 463 kg more than 1980 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Toyota Celica | 2004 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Celica | Accord |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2563 cc | 2204 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2460 mm |
