2006 Honda Accord vs. 2001 Honda HR-V
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda HR-V 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 (160 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2001 Honda HR-V. (113 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda HR-V.
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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda HR-V. (131 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 2001 Honda HR-V | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Accord | HR-V |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1672 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1600 mm |
