2009 Toyota Highlander 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 Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Highlander (270 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2011 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Accord weights approximately 183 kg more than 2009 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2009 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Toyota Highlander | 2011 Honda Accord | |
Make | Toyota | Honda |
Model | Highlander | Accord |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3456 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1513 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4851 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2741 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 70 L |