2006 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2008 Suzuki Jimny is newer by 2 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 81 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 845 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. 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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. (110 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 2008 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Accord | Jimny |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 40 L |
