2006 Honda Accord vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corona weights approximately 75 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord.
Because 1975 Toyota Corona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (163 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Corona |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2590 mm |
