2008 Chrysler Sebring vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chrysler Sebring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chrysler Sebring would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler Sebring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler Sebring. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler Sebring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler Sebring weights approximately 684 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
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, 2008 Chrysler Sebring (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler Sebring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chrysler Sebring | 2009 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Chrysler | Honda |
| Model | Sebring | Accord |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
