2003 Honda City vs. 2008 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 5 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 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2003 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 414 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, 2008 Honda Accord (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | City | Accord |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1341 cc | 2352 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2750 mm |
