2008 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2008 Honda Accord and 2008 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Avensis. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 87 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 Toyota Avensis (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2008 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Avensis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 16.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |