2013 Honda Accord Sedan Sport vs. 2013 Honda Accord Sedan EX-L V-6
To start off, both 2013 Honda Accord Sedan Sport and 2013 Honda Accord Sedan EX-L V-6 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Accord Sedan EX-L V-6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Accord Sedan EX-L V-6 (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2013 Honda Accord Sedan Sport. (182 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Accord Sedan EX-L V-6 should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Accord Sedan Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Accord Sedan EX-L V-6 weights approximately 119 kg more than 2013 Honda Accord Sedan Sport. 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 Sedan EX-L V-6 (342 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Accord Sedan Sport. (247 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Accord Sedan EX-L V-6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Accord Sedan Sport. 2013 Honda Accord Sedan EX-L V-6 has automatic transmission and 2013 Honda Accord Sedan Sport has manual transmission. 2013 Honda Accord Sedan Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Honda Accord Sedan EX-L V-6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Honda Accord Sedan Sport | 2013 Honda Accord Sedan EX-L V-6 | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Accord | Accord |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2356 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0 : 1 | 10.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1496 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4862 mm | 4862 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1465 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2775 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.7 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |
