2008 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2009 Toyota Highlander 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. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Highlander (270 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster 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, 2009 Toyota Highlander (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord. 2009 Toyota Highlander has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Highlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 2009 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |
