2009 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tundra 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 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tundra (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (199 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 387 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2010 Toyota Tundra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Toyota Tundra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Toyota Tundra (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord. 2010 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2010 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 199 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
