2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport and 2009 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport weights approximately 824 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport 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, 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport (283 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 2009 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Trans Sport | Accord |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2353 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 | 283 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1953 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
