1989 Honda Accord vs. 1980 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1989 Honda Accord is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Accord (110 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Accord weights approximately 516 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Honda Accord (159 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Accord | 1980 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1331 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
