1998 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Toyota Corolla is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Accord 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 (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 10 kg more than 1998 Honda Accord.
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 Toyota Corolla (281 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Accord. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Accord | 2006 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Corolla |
Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 82.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |