1989 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2013 Toyota Prius is newer by 24 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 23 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Prius. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Prius weights approximately 225 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Accord | 2013 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Prius |
Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1955 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 13.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4481 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1745 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1491 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |