2006 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2006 Honda Accord and 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,734 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara (171 HP @ 3300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara (231 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord. 2006 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara has manual transmission. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Accord | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 66 L |
