1989 Honda Accord vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1994 Toyota Carina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,955 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Accord (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Accord weights approximately 5 kg more than 1994 Toyota Carina. 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 (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Accord | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Carina |
Year Released | 1989 | 1994 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1955 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2590 mm |