1981 Honda Accord vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Toyota Carina is newer by 15 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Carina (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1981 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Carina weights approximately 275 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, 1996 Toyota Carina (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Accord. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 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 | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Carina |
Year Released | 1981 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2590 mm |