2002 Honda Accord vs. 1992 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Carina 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 (159 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 257 kg more than 1992 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Accord | 1992 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Carina |
Year Released | 2002 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 159 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 77 mm |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2590 mm |