2003 Honda Accord vs. 1999 Toyota Paseo
To start off, 2003 Honda Accord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Paseo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Paseo would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Accord (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Paseo. (90 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Paseo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Accord weights approximately 553 kg more than 1999 Toyota Paseo. 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 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Paseo. (130 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Paseo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Accord | 1999 Toyota Paseo | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Paseo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2390 mm |
