1981 Honda Accord vs. 1984 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1984 Toyota MR2 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota MR2 (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1981 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1981 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Toyota MR2 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 1984 Toyota MR2. 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 (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota MR2. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Honda Accord | 1984 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | MR2 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |