2003 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 125 kg more than 2003 Honda Accord.
Because 2007 Honda Civic 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, 2007 Honda Civic 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Accord | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Accord | Civic |
Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1581 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |