2002 Honda Accord vs. 1995 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 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 47 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Celica. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 465 kg more than 1995 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 1995 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Celica. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Celica. 2002 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1995 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1995 Toyota Celica 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 | 1995 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Celica |
Year Released | 2002 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |