2005 Honda Accord vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2005 Honda Accord is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 256 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica. 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) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Celica |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1436 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2640 mm |
