Honda Accord 2001 vs Honda Accord 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 212 HP | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Honda Accord 2001 is more dynamic to drive. Honda Accord 2001 engine produces 57 HP more power than Honda Accord 2003, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Honda Accord 2003. Thanks to more power Honda Accord 2001 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Honda Accord 2003 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Accord 2001 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord 2003, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Accord 2001 could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Accord 2001 consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord 2003. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda Accord 2003 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda Prelude | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda CR-V, Honda FR-V, Honda Stream | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Accord 2003 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Honda Accord 2003 2.0 engine: In 2001, Honda introduced the K-series engine lineup, featuring an aluminum block with an open-deck design and cast-iron cylinder liners. It utilizes a port fuel injection system, a 16-valve aluminum cylinder head without hydraulic lifters, individual ignition coils, a VTC cam ... More about Honda Accord 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Accord 2001 is 6 cm shorter than the Honda Accord 2003, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Accord 2001 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 459 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Accord 2001 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Honda Accord 2003, which means Honda Accord 2001 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1800 | |
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