1998 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2010 Toyota Corolla is newer by 12 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 1,849 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Corolla (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1998 Honda Accord. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 40 kg more than 2010 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2010 Toyota Corolla (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Accord. (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Corolla |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1849 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4539 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1466 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2601 mm |