2003 Honda Accord vs. 2003 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2003 Honda Accord and 2003 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Accord (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2003 Toyota RAV4. (145 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Accord weights approximately 104 kg more than 2003 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota RAV4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota RAV4. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota RAV4. 2003 Toyota RAV4 has automatic transmission and 2003 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2003 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota RAV4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Accord | 2003 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1382 kg | 1278 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 57 L |
