1989 Honda Concerto vs. 2009 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2009 Toyota Camry is newer by 20 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 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Camry (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1989 Honda Concerto. (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Camry weights approximately 240 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto. 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, 2009 Toyota Camry (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Concerto | 2009 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Concerto | Camry |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| 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 | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2780 mm |
