2008 Honda Accord vs. 1982 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 365 kg more than 1982 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Honda Accord (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 1982 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1450 cc |
| Horse Power | 269 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
