2006 Honda Accord vs. 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche (324 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1660 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche (738 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 521 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
| Make | Honda | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Accord | Corniche |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 324 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 738 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3070 mm |
