1994 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda Accord (149 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 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 279 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Honda Accord (198 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (151 Nm). This means 1994 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Accord | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
