2009 Dodge Ram vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Ram 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Ram. (212 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Ram.
Because 2009 Dodge Ram 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 Dodge Ram. 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 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Ram. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Ram. 2009 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2009 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 2009 Dodge Ram will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Ram | 2009 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Ram | Accord |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3469 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
