2009 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Toyota Prius V
To start off, 2012 Toyota Prius V 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Prius V. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Prius V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Prius V weights approximately 356 kg more than 2009 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 (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Prius V. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Prius V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2012 Toyota Prius V | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Prius V |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2779 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
