1991 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2013 Toyota Prius is newer by 22 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 2,449 cc (5 cylinders), 1991 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Honda Accord (176 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Prius. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 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 55 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Honda Accord (230 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Honda Accord | 2013 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Prius |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2449 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2780 mm |
