2006 Honda Accord vs. 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora (251 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (160 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora should accelerate faster 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, 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord. 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2006 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora | |
| Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Accord | Aurora |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
