2012 Honda Fit vs. 2013 Honda Accord
To start off, 2013 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Honda Fit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Honda Fit would be higher. At 2,356 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Accord (182 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2012 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Accord weights approximately 344 kg more than 2012 Honda Fit. 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, 2013 Honda Accord (247 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda Fit | 2013 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Fit | Accord |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1500 cc | 2356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1496 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4105 mm | 4862 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1524 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2499 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.1 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 65 L |
