2007 Toyota Yaris vs. 2006 Honda Accord
To start off, 2007 Toyota Yaris 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 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (90 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 401 kg more than 2007 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, 2006 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Yaris | 2006 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Yaris | Accord |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1364 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1456 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 65 L |
