2003 Honda City vs. 2006 Honda Accord
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda City would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2003 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 135 kg more than 2003 Honda City. 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, 2006 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda City | 2006 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | City | Accord |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1341 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2750 mm |
