2009 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Scion tC

To start off, both 2009 Honda Accord and 2009 Scion tC were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Scion tC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Scion tC. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Scion tC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Scion tC weights approximately 186 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, both vehicles can yield 220 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Honda Accord 2009 Scion tC
Make Honda Scion
Model Accord tC
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2352 cc 2362 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 190 HP 161 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 220 Nm 220 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1129 kg 1315 kg
Vehicle Length 4940 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.6 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.7 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.4 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 55 L


 

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