2002 Toyota Corolla vs. 2011 Honda Accord
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Accord weights approximately 364 kg more than 2002 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, 2011 Honda Accord (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Toyota Corolla | 2011 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Corolla | Accord |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1830 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1444 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
