1989 Honda Accord vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1989 Honda Accord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,955 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Corolla (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1989 Honda Accord. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Accord weights approximately 126 kg more than 1985 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1985 Toyota Corolla 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 1985 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1989 Honda Accord (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (140 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Accord | 1985 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Corolla |
Year Released | 1989 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1955 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |