1993 Honda Concerto vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Corolla (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1993 Honda Concerto. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda Concerto.
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, 2009 Toyota Corolla (130 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Concerto. (119 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Concerto | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Concerto | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 71.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |
