2007 Proton Gen vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Proton Gen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Proton Gen would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (154 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2007 Proton Gen. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Proton Gen.
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, 2009 Honda Accord (192 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Proton Gen. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Proton Gen.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Proton Gen | 2009 Honda Accord | |
Make | Proton | Honda |
Model | Gen | Accord |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.3 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |