2012 Honda Accord Sedan LX-P vs. 2012 Honda Accord Coupe EX V-6

To start off, both 2012 Honda Accord Sedan LX-P and 2012 Honda Accord Coupe EX V-6 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord Coupe EX V-6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord Coupe EX V-6 (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2012 Honda Accord Sedan LX-P. (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord Coupe EX V-6 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Accord Sedan LX-P. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord Coupe EX V-6 weights approximately 123 kg more than 2012 Honda Accord Sedan LX-P. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Coupe EX V-6 (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Accord Sedan LX-P. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord Coupe EX V-6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Accord Sedan LX-P.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Honda Accord Sedan LX-P 2012 Honda Accord Coupe EX V-6
Make Honda Honda
Model Accord Accord
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2400 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 177 HP 271 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 218 Nm 344 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type 5-speed automatic 5-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1491 kg 1614 kg
Vehicle Length 4950 mm 4950 mm
Vehicle Width 1847 mm 1847 mm
Vehicle Height 1476 mm 1476 mm
Wheelbase Size 2799 mm 2799 mm
Fuel Consumption 6.9 L/100km 7.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.2 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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