2012 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, both 2012 Honda Accord and 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser (260 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2012 Honda Accord. (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser weights approximately 353 kg more than 2012 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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, 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Accord. 2012 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser has manual transmission. 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda Accord | 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1847 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2799 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
