1996 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander is newer by 17 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Highlander (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1996 Honda Accord. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 590 kg more than 1996 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Highlander is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander 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, 2013 Toyota Highlander (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Accord. (200 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Accord | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2790 mm |
