1998 Honda Accord vs. 1971 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Honda Accord is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,849 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 325 kg more than 1971 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Toyota Carina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Honda Accord (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Accord | 1971 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Carina |
Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1849 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2430 mm |