2009 Honda Accord vs. 2001 Lotec Sirius
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lotec Sirius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lotec Sirius would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lotec Sirius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,185 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 986 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (199 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotec Sirius should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 763 kg more than 2001 Lotec Sirius.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,346 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 1112 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (234 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Lotec Sirius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2001 Lotec Sirius | |
| Make | Honda | Lotec |
| Model | Accord | Sirius |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 199 HP | 1185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 1346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1130 mm |
