2006 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Honda Accord

To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Accord weights approximately 338 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 2007 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, both vehicles can yield 217 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Honda Accord 2007 Honda Accord
Make Honda Honda
Model Accord Accord
Year Released 2006 2007
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2360 cc 2354 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 166 HP 167 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 217 Nm 217 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99 mm 99 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 9.7:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1080 kg 1418 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption 6.9 L/100km 6.9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 9.8 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.4 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 65 L


 

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