2008 Honda Accord vs. 1996 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Celica. (173 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 174 kg more than 1996 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Honda Accord (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Celica. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 1996 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Celica |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
