2006 Honda Accord vs. 1990 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Camry 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 48 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Camry. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Camry weights approximately 130 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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Camry. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 1990 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Camry |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
