2009 Dacia Sandero vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2009 Dacia Sandero 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2009 Dacia Sandero. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Dacia Sandero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 421 kg more than 2009 Dacia Sandero. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Honda Accord (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dacia Sandero. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dacia Sandero.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dacia Sandero | 2009 Honda Accord | |
Make | Dacia | Honda |
Model | Sandero | Accord |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1111 kg | 1532 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |