2008 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis
To start off, both 2008 Honda Accord and 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis weights approximately 505 kg more than 2008 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 Mitsubishi Grandis (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis | |
Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
Model | Accord | Grandis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |