1981 Honda Accord vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1988 Toyota Carina is newer by 7 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, 1988 Toyota Carina (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1981 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Carina weights approximately 105 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.
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, 1988 Toyota Carina (140 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Honda Accord | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Carina |
Year Released | 1981 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |