1981 Honda Accord vs. 2001 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2001 Toyota Solara is newer by 20 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 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Solara (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1981 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Solara weights approximately 490 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, 2001 Toyota Solara (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Honda Accord | 2001 Toyota Solara | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Solara |
Year Released | 1981 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 2164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
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 | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2680 mm |