2004 Toyota Yaris vs. 2004 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2004 Toyota Yaris 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 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Accord (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Accord weights approximately 525 kg more than 2004 Toyota Yaris. 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, 2004 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Yaris. 2004 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2004 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2004 Toyota Yaris will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Toyota Yaris | 2004 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Yaris | Accord |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1364 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |
