1987 Honda Accord vs. 1998 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1998 Toyota Camry is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Camry (126 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1987 Honda Accord. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1987 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Camry weights approximately 260 kg more than 1987 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, 1998 Toyota Camry (188 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Accord. (167 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Accord | 1998 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Camry |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1955 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |
