1989 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2009 Toyota Yaris is newer by 20 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 15 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 175 kg more than 1989 Honda Accord.
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 (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (103 Nm @ 4299 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Accord | 2009 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Yaris |
Year Released | 1989 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1955 cc | 1499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4299 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 42 L |