1987 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2013 Toyota Prius is newer by 26 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 23 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Prius. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Prius weights approximately 268 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Honda Accord | 2013 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Prius |
Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1955 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1383 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4481 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1745 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1491 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |