2009 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Toyota Hilux
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 Hilux. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Hilux 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 152 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Hilux. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 238 kg more than 2008 Toyota Hilux. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Toyota Hilux is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Hilux will offer significantly more control. 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 (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Hilux. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Hilux. 2009 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Hilux has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Hilux 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.
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2009 Honda Accord | 2008 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Hilux |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |