2009 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Honda Accord

To start off, 2010 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 172 kg more than 2010 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 (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Honda Accord 2010 Honda Accord
Make Honda Honda
Model Accord Accord
Year Released 2009 2010
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2199 cc 2400 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 190 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 350 Nm 219 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic 5-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1685 kg 1513 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 4851 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1849 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1433 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2741 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 70 L