1998 Honda Accord vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1998 Honda Accord is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 392 kg more than 1984 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1998 Honda Accord (186 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Accord | 1984 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Corolla |
Year Released | 1998 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |