1995 Honda Accord vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1995 Honda Accord is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Accord weights approximately 223 kg more than 1984 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1984 Toyota Corolla 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 Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Honda Accord (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Honda Accord 1984 Toyota Corolla
Make Honda Toyota
Model Accord Corolla
Year Released 1995 1984
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2156 cc 1290 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 148 HP 63 HP
Engine RPM 5900 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 198 Nm 98 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1118 kg 895 kg
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 4190 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1400 mm