2006 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2008 Toyota RAV4 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 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota RAV4 (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 635 kg more than 2008 Toyota RAV4.
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, 2008 Toyota RAV4 (335 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord. 2008 Toyota RAV4 has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2006 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota RAV4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Accord | 2008 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | RAV4 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3546 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 269 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |