1988 Toyota Camry vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (154 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Camry. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 320 kg more than 1988 Toyota Camry. 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, 2009 Honda Accord (192 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Camry. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Toyota Camry | 2009 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Camry | Accord |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 96.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |
