1992 Honda Accord vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1997 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Accord weights approximately 275 kg more than 1997 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, 1992 Honda Accord (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1992 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Corolla. 1997 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1992 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1992 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Accord | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
