1987 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Toyota Corolla is newer by 19 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 1,955 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Accord (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 130 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Honda Accord (167 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Accord | 2006 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1955 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
