2006 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Pontiac Torrent
To start off, both 2006 Honda Accord and 2006 Pontiac Torrent were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,425 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac Torrent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac Torrent (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac Torrent should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 643 kg more than 2006 Pontiac Torrent.
Because 2006 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Pontiac Torrent. 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, 2006 Pontiac Torrent (286 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac Torrent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord. 2006 Pontiac Torrent 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. 2006 Pontiac Torrent will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 2006 Pontiac Torrent | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Accord | Torrent |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1347 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 61 L |
