2004 Dodge Stratus vs. 2004 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Stratus and 2004 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,737 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Stratus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Stratus (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2004 Honda Accord. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Stratus should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Accord weights approximately 180 kg more than 2004 Dodge Stratus.
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, 2004 Honda Accord (340 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Stratus. (258 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Stratus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Stratus | 2004 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Stratus | Accord |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2737 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 65 L |
