2002 Honda Accord vs. 1986 Toyota Tercel
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Tercel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Tercel would be higher. At 2,353 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Tercel. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Tercel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 700 kg more than 1986 Toyota Tercel. 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, 2002 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Tercel. (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Tercel. 2002 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1986 Toyota Tercel has manual transmission. 1986 Toyota Tercel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 1986 Toyota Tercel | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Tercel |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2353 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2440 mm |
