2010 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Lexus SC
To start off, both 2010 Honda Accord and 2010 Lexus SC were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus SC (282 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2010 Honda Accord. (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus SC weights approximately 217 kg more than 2010 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Lexus SC 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 2010 Lexus SC. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Lexus SC (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Accord. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Honda Accord | 2010 Lexus SC | |
Make | Honda | Lexus |
Model | Accord | SC |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1598 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4849 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |