2009 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 3 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 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 449 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
Because 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 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, 2009 Honda Accord (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Accord | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |
