2007 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Accord 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 (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Accord weights approximately 25 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Accord | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Yaris |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 17.9:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 42 L |