2009 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Suzuki SX4
To start off, both 2009 Honda Accord and 2009 Suzuki SX4 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2009 Suzuki SX4. (143 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Suzuki SX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 390 kg more than 2009 Suzuki SX4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki SX4. (184 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki SX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2009 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Accord | SX4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| 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 | 1685 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
