2002 Honda Accord vs. 1987 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (152 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Carina. (83 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Carina weights approximately 162 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord.
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 (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Carina. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Accord | 1987 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Carina |
Year Released | 2002 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 61 L |