1997 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Honda Accord

To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Civic 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 (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1997 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 291 kg more than 1997 Honda Civic. 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 (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

1997 Honda Civic 2009 Honda Accord
Make Honda Honda
Model Civic Accord
Year Released 1997 2009
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1832 cc 2354 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 177 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 174 Nm 218 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4300 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1170 kg 1461 kg
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 4940 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2810 mm


 

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