2004 Oldsmobile Aurora vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora would be higher. At 3,994 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora. (247 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora weights approximately 111 kg more than 2012 Honda Accord.
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 Oldsmobile Aurora (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Accord. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora | 2012 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Honda |
| Model | Aurora | Accord |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3994 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2799 mm |
