2007 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2007 Honda Accord and 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Accord weights approximately 543 kg more than 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara will offer significantly more control. 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Accord | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 66 L |
