2003 Honda Accord vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2003 Honda Accord is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Accord (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Accord weights approximately 662 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Toyota Corolla 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 1970 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Accord | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1382 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2290 mm |
