1994 Hyundai Accent vs. 1984 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1994 Hyundai Accent is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Starlet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Starlet would be higher. At 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Hyundai Accent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Hyundai Accent (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Starlet. (47 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Hyundai Accent should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Hyundai Accent weights approximately 185 kg more than 1984 Toyota Starlet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Toyota Starlet 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 1984 Toyota Starlet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Hyundai Accent, 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, 1994 Hyundai Accent (118 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Starlet. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1994 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Hyundai Accent | 1984 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Accent | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2310 mm |
