2007 Honda Accord vs. 2003 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2003 Honda CR-V. (154 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda CR-V weights approximately 82 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord.
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, 2007 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda CR-V. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Accord | 2003 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Accord | CR-V |
Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 58 L |