2008 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Accord would be higher. Both 2008 Honda Accord and 2009 Honda Accord are equipped with a 3,469 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (271 HP) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (268 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 225 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2009 Honda Accord | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Accord | Accord |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3469 cc | 3469 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 271 HP |
Torque | 336 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1129 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |