1985 Honda Accord vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1985 Honda Accord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Honda Accord (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Honda Accord weights approximately 165 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Toyota Corona 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 1978 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1985 Honda Accord (165 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1985 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Honda Accord | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Corona |
Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2530 mm |