1997 Toyota Carina vs. 2006 Honda Accord
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (188 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Carina. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 418 kg more than 1997 Toyota Carina. 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, 2006 Honda Accord (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Carina. (150 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Carina. 2006 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1997 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1997 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Toyota Carina | 2006 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Carina | Accord |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 65 L |
