2009 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Toyota RunX
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 RunX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota RunX 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. 2008 Toyota RunX weights approximately 3 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
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, 2009 Honda Accord (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota RunX. (147 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota RunX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2008 Toyota RunX | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | RunX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1132 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
