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 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 107 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (164 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 253 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
Because 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (225 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 2009 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara has manual transmission. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Accord 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 | 3471 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
