1991 Honda Accord vs. 1996 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 1996 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,154 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1996 Toyota RAV4. (126 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Honda Accord weights approximately 110 kg more than 1996 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota RAV4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1991 Honda Accord (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota RAV4. (172 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1991 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Honda Accord | 1996 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2154 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
