1988 Toyota Carina vs. 2013 Honda Accord
To start off, 2013 Honda Accord is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,356 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Accord (182 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Carina. (72 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Accord weights approximately 366 kg more than 1988 Toyota Carina. 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, 2013 Honda Accord (245 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Toyota Carina | 2013 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Carina | Accord |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1974 cc | 2356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 99 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1466 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4862 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2775 mm |
