2002 Honda Accord vs. 1975 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Celica. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 588 kg more than 1975 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Toyota Celica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Honda Accord (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Celica. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 1975 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Celica |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
