2009 Honda Accord vs. 2003 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (198 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 313 kg more than 2003 Toyota Soarer.
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, 2003 Toyota Soarer (430 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (234 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 2003 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Soarer |
Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 4292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |