1999 Volkswagen Sharan vs. 2013 Honda Accord
To start off, 2013 Honda Accord is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Volkswagen Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Volkswagen Sharan would be higher. At 2,356 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Accord (182 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Sharan. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 190 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Honda Accord (245 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Sharan. (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Volkswagen Sharan | 2013 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
| Model | Sharan | Accord |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.0 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4805 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1436 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2725 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
