2007 Honda Accord vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Celica 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 (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Celica. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Accord weights approximately 308 kg more than 1983 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Toyota Celica 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 1983 Toyota Celica. 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 (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Celica. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Accord | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Celica |
Year Released | 2007 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2510 mm |