1992 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla is newer by 17 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 12 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (122 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 319 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Honda Accord (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (157 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1992 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla. 2009 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. 2009 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Honda Accord | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Corolla |
Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |