1996 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2011 Toyota Hilux is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 384 kg more than 1996 Honda Accord.
Because 2011 Toyota Hilux is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Hilux will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Toyota Hilux (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Accord. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Accord | 2011 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
