2002 Honda Accord vs. 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace. (89 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 305 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord.
Because 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Accord | 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Hi-Ace |
Year Released | 2002 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1960 mm |