2006 Chevrolet Epica vs. 2006 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Epica and 2006 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (245 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Epica. (154 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Epica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Epica weights approximately 101 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Honda Accord (286 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Epica. (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Epica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Epica | 2006 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Epica | Accord |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1474 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |
