2009 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2008 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Equinox 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 3,425 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 81 kg more 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 Chevrolet Equinox (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
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2009 Chevrolet Equinox | 2008 Honda Accord | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Equinox | Accord |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3425 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |