2003 Honda Inspire vs. 1989 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2003 Honda Inspire is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Honda Inspire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Inspire (246 HP) has 183 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Corolla. (63 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Inspire should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Inspire weights approximately 460 kg more than 1989 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, 2003 Honda Inspire (288 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Corolla. (110 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Inspire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Corolla. 2003 Honda Inspire has automatic transmission and 1989 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1989 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Honda Inspire will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Honda Inspire | 1989 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Inspire | Corolla |
Year Released | 2003 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 246 HP | 63 HP |
Torque | 288 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2440 mm |