2009 Chevrolet HHR vs. 2003 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet HHR is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet HHR. (155 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet HHR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet HHR weights approximately 93 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet HHR. (203 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet HHR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet HHR | 2003 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | HHR | Accord |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2201 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1456 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 65 L |
