2009 Honda Accord vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (198 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 315 kg more than 1996 Toyota Carina. 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, 2009 Honda Accord (231 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina. 2009 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Carina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
