1998 Honda Accord vs. 1998 Toyota Supra
To start off, both 1998 Honda Accord and 1998 Toyota Supra were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1998 Honda Accord. (201 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Supra weights approximately 315 kg more than 1998 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Toyota Supra 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 1998 Toyota Supra. 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 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Accord. (196 Nm @ 6600 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Accord | 1998 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Supra |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |