2006 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Suzuki Swift
To start off, 2007 Suzuki Swift 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, 2006 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki Swift. (91 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 389 kg more than 2007 Suzuki Swift. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki Swift. (116 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 2007 Suzuki Swift | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Accord | Swift |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1326 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 40 L |
