2007 Honda Accord vs. 2000 Pontiac Piranha
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Pontiac Piranha. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pontiac Piranha would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Piranha (212 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Piranha should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Piranha weights approximately 460 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Honda Accord (217 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. (203 Nm). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Piranha.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 2000 Pontiac Piranha | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Accord | Piranha |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
