2008 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Toyota Aygo
To start off, both 2008 Honda Accord and 2008 Toyota Aygo 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 (177 HP) has 124 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Aygo. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 464 kg more than 2008 Toyota Aygo. 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, 2008 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Aygo. (132 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 2008 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Aygo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 35 L |
