2009 Toyota Corolla vs. 2011 Honda Accord
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 193 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (157 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Corolla | 2011 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Corolla | Accord |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1491 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
