1988 Toyota Supra vs. 2004 Honda Accord
To start off, 2004 Honda Accord is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,952 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (232 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2004 Honda Accord. (187 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Supra weights approximately 94 kg more than 2004 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Toyota Supra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Toyota Supra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Toyota Supra (351 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Accord. (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Accord. 2004 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1988 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1988 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1988 Toyota Supra | 2004 Honda Accord | |
Make | Toyota | Honda |
Model | Supra | Accord |
Year Released | 1988 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2952 cc | 2352 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 351 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 99 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1456 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |