2002 Honda Accord vs. 1999 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Yaris 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 75 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Yaris. (84 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 427 kg more than 1999 Toyota Yaris. 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 (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Yaris. (131 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 1999 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 45 L |
