2007 Toyota Corolla vs. 2006 Honda Accord
To start off, 2007 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (188 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 148 kg more than 2007 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2006 Honda Accord (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Corolla. 2006 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Toyota Corolla | 2006 Honda Accord | |
Make | Toyota | Honda |
Model | Corolla | Accord |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.5 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |