1988 Honda Accord vs. 2001 Toyota Pod
To start off, 2001 Toyota Pod is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,955 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Pod (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1988 Honda Accord. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Pod should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Accord weights approximately 171 kg more than 2001 Toyota Pod.
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, 2001 Toyota Pod (430 Nm) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Accord. (166 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Pod will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Accord | 2001 Toyota Pod | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Pod |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1955 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 944 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2440 mm |
