1989 Honda Integra vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1997 Toyota Corolla is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Integra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Integra would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Integra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Integra (120 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Integra should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 185 kg more than 1989 Honda Integra.
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 Integra (144 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (120 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Integra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Integra | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Integra | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2470 mm |
