2007 Honda Accord vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (244 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Carina. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Honda Accord (286 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Carina. (150 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Carina. 2007 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Carina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 59 L |
