1998 Toyota Carina vs. 2013 Honda Accord
To start off, 2013 Honda Accord is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Accord (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Carina. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Accord weights approximately 458 kg more than 1998 Toyota Carina. 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, 2013 Honda Accord (342 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Carina. 2013 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota Carina | 2013 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Carina | Accord |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1603 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4805 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1436 mm |
