2009 Ford Fiesta vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2009 Ford Fiesta 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (199 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2009 Ford Fiesta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 491 kg more than 2009 Ford Fiesta. 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 (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fiesta. (152 Nm @ 4050 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Fiesta | 2009 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fiesta | Accord |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 199 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4050 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 99 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |