1997 Honda Accord vs. 2003 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2003 Toyota Prius is newer by 6 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Prius. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Accord weights approximately 115 kg more than 2003 Toyota Prius. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Honda Accord (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Prius. (115 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Prius. 2003 Toyota Prius has automatic transmission and 1997 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1997 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Honda Accord | 2003 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Prius |
Year Released | 1997 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |