2009 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara would be higher. At 2,734 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (198 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (171 HP @ 3300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Honda Accord (234 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (231 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 2009 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara has manual transmission. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Honda Accord | 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Accord | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 75 mm |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 66 L |
