1985 Honda Accord vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1985 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corolla (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1985 Honda Accord. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1985 Honda Accord.
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, 1985 Honda Accord (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (143 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1985 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Honda Accord | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Corolla |
Year Released | 1985 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |