1993 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 20 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1993 Honda Accord. (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 614 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 2013 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Accord. (172 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Honda Accord | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1834 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5286 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1775 mm |