2002 Honda Accord vs. 1996 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Corolla 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 86 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 448 kg more than 1996 Toyota Corolla. 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (131 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Corolla. 2002 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Corolla 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 1996 Toyota Corolla
Make Honda Toyota
Model Accord Corolla
Year Released 2002 1996
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2353 cc 1762 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 160 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 218 Nm 131 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99 mm 85.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 9.5:1
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1480 kg 1032 kg
Vehicle Length 4820 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 60 L


 

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