1984 Honda Accord vs. 1994 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1994 Toyota Supra is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Supra (326 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1984 Honda Accord. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Supra weights approximately 655 kg more than 1984 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Toyota Supra 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 1994 Toyota Supra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1994 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Accord. (129 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Accord | 1994 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Supra |
Year Released | 1984 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2560 mm |