2003 Honda Accord vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2003 Honda Accord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Accord weights approximately 321 kg more than 1996 Toyota Carina. 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, 2003 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (156 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Accord | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Carina |
Year Released | 2003 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 85.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2590 mm |