1998 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2009 Toyota Avensis is newer by 11 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Avensis (145 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1998 Honda Accord. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 57 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.
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, 2009 Toyota Avensis (196 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Accord. (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Accord | 2009 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Avensis |
Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1849 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2710 mm |