2006 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2010 Toyota Highlander is newer by 4 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 3,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Highlander (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 1030 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.
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, 2010 Toyota Highlander (287 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |
