1981 Honda Accord vs. 1970 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1981 Honda Accord is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corona. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Honda Accord weights approximately 55 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Toyota Corona 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 1970 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1981 Honda Accord (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corona. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Honda Accord | 1970 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Corona |
Year Released | 1981 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2440 mm |