2009 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2009 Honda Accord and 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (164 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 15 kg more than 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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, 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara (225 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Honda | Suzuki |
Model | Accord | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3865 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1695 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |