2006 Honda Accord vs. 1995 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Volkswagen Polo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Volkswagen Polo would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1995 Volkswagen Polo. (73 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1995 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 115 kg more than 1995 Volkswagen Polo. 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, 2006 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volkswagen Polo. (129 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 1995 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Accord | Polo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |
