1997 Honda Accord vs. 2001 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2001 Toyota Camry is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Camry (160 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1997 Honda Accord. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Accord weights approximately 5 kg more than 2001 Toyota Camry.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 Toyota Camry (221 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Accord. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Honda Accord | 2001 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Camry |
Year Released | 1997 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |