2006 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2009 Toyota Highlander is newer by 3 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 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Highlander (209 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 609 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.
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, 2009 Toyota Highlander (287 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Accord | 2009 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Highlander |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3311 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |