2005 Honda Accord vs. 1973 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Honda Accord is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 601 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 1973 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2340 mm |
