2012 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2012 Honda Accord and 2012 Honda Civic 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (110 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord weights approximately 219 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic. 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 (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (172 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Honda Accord | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Accord | Civic |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 1294 kg |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.1 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |