2009 Honda Accord vs. 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle. (109 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle weights approximately 447 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle. (190 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Accord | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1640 kg |
