1992 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2005 Toyota Highlander is newer by 13 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 3,309 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Highlander (230 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1992 Honda Accord. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 316 kg more than 1992 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Highlander (314 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Accord. (184 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Accord | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3309 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1730 mm |
