1989 Honda Concerto vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Toyota Corolla is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,830 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Concerto weights approximately 10 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2002 Toyota Corolla (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Concerto | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Concerto | Corolla |
Year Released | 1989 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1830 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 91.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |