1993 Honda Accord vs. 2003 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2003 Toyota Crown is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Crown (252 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1993 Honda Accord. (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Crown weights approximately 364 kg more than 1993 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Toyota Crown (328 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Accord. (172 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Honda Accord | 2003 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Crown |
Year Released | 1993 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |