2008 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Prius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Prius would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Prius. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Prius.
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 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Prius. 2007 Toyota Prius has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2007 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Prius |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |