2009 Chrysler Aspen vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2009 Chrysler Aspen 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler Aspen (299 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (177 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler Aspen should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord.
Because 2009 Chrysler Aspen is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Chrysler Aspen. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Chrysler Aspen (330 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler Aspen | 2009 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Chrysler | Honda |
| Model | Aspen | Accord |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 299 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 70 L |
