1995 Honda Accord vs. 1987 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1995 Honda Accord is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,952 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1995 Honda Accord. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Supra weights approximately 439 kg more than 1995 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Toyota Supra 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 1987 Toyota Supra. 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, 1987 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Accord. (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Honda Accord | 1987 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Supra |
Year Released | 1995 | 1987 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2156 cc | 2952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1118 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |