1989 Honda Accord vs. 1989 Toyota Century
To start off, both 1989 Honda Accord and 1989 Toyota Century were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Century (154 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1989 Honda Accord. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Century weights approximately 660 kg more than 1989 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Toyota Century 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 1989 Toyota Century. 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 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Accord. 1989 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1989 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1989 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Accord | 1989 Toyota Century | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Century |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1955 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2870 mm |