2007 Honda Accord vs. 2001 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Corolla 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 70 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Corolla. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2007 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Corolla. (132 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Corolla. 2007 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Corolla 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 | 2001 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2480 mm |
