2006 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Toyota Auris
To start off, 2007 Toyota Auris 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 70 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Auris. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Auris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Auris weights approximately 220 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Auris. (130 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Auris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 2007 Toyota Auris | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Auris |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 71.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
