2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2007 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 Honda CR-V is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Accord would be higher. Both 2008 Honda CR-V and 2007 Honda Accord are equipped with a 2,354 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 166 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda CR-V weights approximately 516 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord.
Because 2007 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda CR-V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord will offer significantly more control. 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 CR-V (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda CR-V | 2007 Honda Accord | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | CR-V | Accord |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 65 L |