2008 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Toyota RunX
To start off, both 2008 Honda Accord and 2008 Toyota RunX were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 304 kg more than 2008 Toyota RunX.
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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota RunX. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota RunX.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2008 Toyota RunX | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | RunX |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |