1989 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Toyota Corolla is newer by 16 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, 2005 Toyota Corolla (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1989 Honda Accord. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 134 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (145 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Accord | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1955 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1131 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
