2007 Honda Accord vs. 1960 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Accord weights approximately 618 kg more than 1960 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 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 1960 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Honda Accord (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Corona. (65 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 1960 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Corona |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |
