2001 Honda HR-V vs. 1993 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2001 Honda HR-V is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda HR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda HR-V (113 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Corolla. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda HR-V weights approximately 88 kg more than 1993 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1993 Toyota Corolla (145 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda HR-V. (131 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda HR-V | 1993 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | HR-V | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2470 mm |
