2007 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
To start off, both 2007 Honda Accord and 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,438 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (617 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (244 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren weights approximately 350 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.
Because 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (780 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 494 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (286 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Accord | 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Accord | SLR McLaren |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 5438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 617 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 780 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 1768 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 14.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 98 L |