2009 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2011 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 2 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2011 Toyota RAV4. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 429 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
Because 2011 Toyota RAV4 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, 2011 Toyota RAV4 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 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota RAV4. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota RAV4. 2011 Toyota RAV4 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. 2011 Toyota RAV4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2011 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
