1998 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Scion tC
To start off, 2013 Scion tC is newer by 15 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 2,494 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Scion tC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (201 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2013 Scion tC. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2013 Scion tC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Scion tC weights approximately 102 kg more than 1998 Honda Accord.
Because 2013 Scion tC 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 2013 Scion tC. 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, 2013 Scion tC (235 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Accord. (196 Nm @ 6600 RPM). This means 2013 Scion tC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Accord | 2013 Scion tC | |
| Make | Honda | Scion |
| Model | Accord | tC |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 98 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2700 mm |
