1999 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Transporter is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Accord (200 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Transporter. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Transporter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Transporter weights approximately 1430 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Honda Accord (265 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Transporter. (250 Nm). This means 1999 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Transporter. 1999 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Transporter has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Transporter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Accord | 2007 Volkswagen Transporter | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Accord | Transporter |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 2270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
