Which car is better among corolla 86 and honda accord 89 A/T?

[alphamike89]

Which car is better among corolla 86 and honda accord 89 A/T? I am looking for a low budget car (under 5 lacs), top most priority is comfort. Other things include running cost, maintenance, availability of parts, resale value. Car would be primarily used for occassional intercity travelling. Suzuki brands are least preferred primarily due to relative lack of comfort.

[aziz.rehan]

86 is better because of parts availability.Although parts r expensive.Accord has better comfort because it's a higher class vehicle than corolla as it's competitor is camry.Before buying the vehicle check engine compression and look for other issues also such as rust.

[alphamike89]

@aziz.rehan thank you for your candid reply. I also personally like accord. Just concerned about availability of parts.

[alphamike89]

Also, resale of accord 89 would be a bit difficult compared to corolla 86, right?

[aziz.rehan]

Right bro

[brownrose78]

Accord...

Not a second thought... Should be there

[IIIM5]

Add a Nissan sunny to your watchlist it’ll not be as comfortable as Accord but will be better than Corolla and parts availability will be better than Accord

[Hassan1991]

86 parts are available but expensive. Accord parts are rare and very expensive.
Accord is more comfortable then corolla.
Add EF (90) civic in your list as well.

[alphamike89]

How would a honda civic 1989 model A/T compare to the accord?

[alphamike89]

Or how would a Mitsubishi Galant compare with the Accord... Or any other options under 500k, please? My top most priority is comfort, however, the running and maintenance costs along with the resale value are also the other factors, as this would be my first car... Thanking in advanve to the learned community.

[nnabeel]

Accord is superior both in comfort and options.
corolla 86 is also a good option if u get ur hands on a clean reconditioned model for which chances are very less to find in a good shape.

make sure to buy these cars in good conditions and not abused ones otherwise you will spend lots of money finding and completing parts.

parts are expensive for both cars, as both the cars are now getting older than 30 years.
What is your city?

nowadays a clean and prestine accord can range above 450k as per olx.

forget about gallants and nissans.

[nfssaad]

why not couple of lacs more and get a 1997 civic?

[hassangr8]

+1.

Go for 86 corolla due to parts and reliability....

I have kept 89 accord and got disappointed on reliability factor also faced issue while searching parts.

Engine wise 86 corolla is much better,

Comfort is a plus in accord..

Parts wise corolla take lead.

Accord pick is too less as compared to corolla..... and this is know factor of stock accord engine.
Thanks.

[alphamike89]

Thank you very much for your candid reply. I'm currently Lahore based. I would be travelling to Islamabad, Haripur, and Mianwali more often.

[nnabeel]

i can say u can get some good find some accord in ISB.

if you find any, do post links here as well.

[nnabeel]

it depends on whats the condition of car you had owned. i have seen ppl complaining with corolla also,

both cars have different values and advantages, both have different engines.
So it depends on the buyer if his likeness & desire supersedes these issues keeping the old cars.

I have seen some good accord with engine perfectly swapped with efi engines of civic later models.

[buenavides.c1]

It honestly depends on your preference. I feel like all cars have a special features in them which makes it a good car.