2006 Honda Accord vs. 1987 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,507 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Camry. (158 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Camry weights approximately 425 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord.
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, 2006 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Camry. (207 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 1987 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Camry |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
