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 (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Carina. (72 HP @ 4600 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 340 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.
Because 2002 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Toyota Carina. 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Carina. (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Carina. 2002 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1992 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1992 Toyota Carina 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 | 1992 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Carina |
Year Released | 2002 | 1992 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2590 mm |