2012 Honda Accord 2.2 DTEC Sedan Automatic vs. 2012 Honda Accord Sedan LX Automatic

To start off, both 2012 Honda Accord 2.2 DTEC Sedan Automatic and 2012 Honda Accord Sedan LX Automatic were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord Sedan LX Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord Sedan LX Automatic (177 HP) has 29 more horse power than 2012 Honda Accord 2.2 DTEC Sedan Automatic. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord Sedan LX Automatic should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Accord 2.2 DTEC Sedan Automatic.

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, 2012 Honda Accord 2.2 DTEC Sedan Automatic (350 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Accord Sedan LX Automatic. (218 Nm). This means 2012 Honda Accord 2.2 DTEC Sedan Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Accord Sedan LX Automatic.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Honda Accord 2.2 DTEC Sedan Automatic 2012 Honda Accord Sedan LX Automatic
Make Honda Honda
Model Accord Accord
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2199 cc 2400 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 177 HP
Torque 350 Nm 218 Nm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic 5-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors