1985 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Toyota Corolla is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Honda Accord 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 33 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 40 kg more 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, 2004 Toyota Corolla (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Accord. (165 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Honda Accord | 2004 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Corolla |
Year Released | 1985 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 17.9:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |