2009 Honda Accord vs. 1996 Chevrolet Corsica
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Corsica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Corsica would be higher. At 2,353 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Corsica. (120 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Corsica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corsica weights approximately 111 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
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, 2009 Honda Accord (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Corsica. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Corsica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 1996 Chevrolet Corsica | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Accord | Corsica |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2353 cc | 2190 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |
