2009 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 114 kg more than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Because 2008 Toyota Condor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Toyota Condor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Condor |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1998 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 234 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |