Camry vs. Accord

[Marathonman]

What is the real difference between the Camry and the Accord? I mean the look like the some car.

I really do not care about the out side or the in side just how they drive and how long they are going to last.

Thanks

[Jimster]

I think the Accord is a slightly sportier version of a Camry really, both cars will last for as long as you want them to, while the Accord has a better, more powerful engine and a better chassis if your driving is a little bit on the "Spirited" side.

[CaTasHtRoPhE 67]

The accord has a more powerful engine and Honda's are very reliable and there resale value are high but they are pretty much the same car.But if i had to pick i would pick the accord...

[BP2K2Max]

IMO the accord is better in both I4 and v6 versions. both car's will last forever if maintained properly though.

[kman10587]

Gotta go with the Camry, seeing as how I own one. They aren't as lively as the Accords, but the engines are a bit torquier and the ride quality is a bit better.

[YogsVR4]

My 02 Accord was a better choice then the 02 Camry. Both cars are pretty bland in styling, but both got high marks for reliability and ride quality (from my wife and I). However, the interior room of the Accord was more to my liking and the feel of the car was better for both of us.













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[ricesucks]

Im driving around in a 02 camry v6 SE...Not the fastest, however, toyotas are the most relible cars out there...hondas are very good too...If your looking for speed get the accord...If you want it to run forever get the camry.(A honda is good at that tho)

[Marathonman]

Thanks guys. One more questoin how do the MPG compair? I know that this sounds like a question easley answered online but I can not find the MPG data on the Accord.

[ricesucks]

Fuel
Fuel Tank Capacity: 17.1 gal.
EPA Mileage Estimates: (City/Highway)
Manual: 26 mpg / 32 mpg Automatic: : 23 mpg / 30 mpg
Range in Miles: (City/Highway)
Automatic: 393.3 mi. / 513 mi. Manual: 444.6 mi. / 547.2 mi.

That is the 02 accord 4 cyl (I just realised that 02s were the old style, I really strongly recomend the camry now..)

Fuel
Fuel Tank Capacity: 17.1 gal.
EPA Mileage Estimates: (City/Highway)
Automatic: : 23 mpg / 30 mpg
Range in Miles: (City/Highway)
Automatic: 393.3 mi. / 513 mi.


Somehow they are teh same? I pulled this all from edmunds...this is the 6 version of the accord...


Now to the camry....

Fuel
Fuel Tank Capacity: 18.5 gal.
EPA Mileage Estimates: (City/Highway)
Manual: 24 mpg / 33 mpg Automatic: : 23 mpg / 32 mpg
Range in Miles: (City/Highway)
Automatic: 425.5 mi. / 592 mi. Manual: 444 mi. / 610.5 mi.

that is the 4 cyl....

Fuel
Fuel Tank Capacity: 18.5 gal.
EPA Mileage Estimates: (City/Highway)
Automatic: : 20 mpg / 28 mpg
Range in Miles: (City/Highway)
Automatic: 370 mi. / 518 mi.

6 cyl version...THIS IS ALL FROM EDMUNDS DON'T SHOOT ME IF ITS WRONG! Ok just for the hell of it I will also post the horse power...

Base Number of Cylinders: 6 Base Engine Size: 3 liters
Base Engine Type: V6 Horsepower: 192 hp
Max Horsepower: 5300 rpm Torque: 209 ft-lbs.
Max Torque: 4400 rpm Maximum Towing Capacity: 2000 lbs.
Drive Type: FWD Turning Circle: 36.7 ft

The 6 camry^

Base Number of Cylinders: 4 Base Engine Size: 2.4 liters
Base Engine Type: Inline 4 Horsepower: 157 hp
Max Horsepower: 5600 rpm Torque: 162 ft-lbs.
Max Torque: 4000 rpm Maximum Towing Capacity: 2000 lbs.
Drive Type: FWD Turning Circle: 36.7 ft.

the 4 camry^

Base Number of Cylinders: 6 Base Engine Size: 3 liters
Base Engine Type: V6 Horsepower: 200 hp
Max Horsepower: 5500 rpm Torque: 195 ft-lbs.
Max Torque: 4700 rpm Drive Type: FWD
Turning Circle: 36.1 ft.

The 6 accord^

Base Number of Cylinders: 4 Base Engine Size: 2.3 liters
Base Engine Type: Inline 4 Horsepower: 135 hp
Max Horsepower: 5400 rpm Torque: 145 ft-lbs.
Max Torque: 4700 rpm Drive Type: FWD
Turning Circle: 36.4 ft.

The 4 accord^

This is all from edmunds. I did nothing. I recomend the camry...I have been spanking hondas in it...

[ricesucks]

I think y'all are thinking about the 03 accord...the 02 accord gets beat proformance wise by the 02 camry...

[del]

if we're talkin 03's and up. i'd go with the accord no question. the accord feels more upscale on the inside, the camry looks more upscale on the outside. (sorry, just read that you don't care about that)

neither are all that sporty, but if you had to pick a sportier one, i'd say the accord given the more powerful optional V6 and a suspension tuned more towards the stiffer side of things. the ride isn't as plush as the toyota, doesn't absorb bumps as well but the trade-off is better road feel if you like that. the toyota is roomier but drives like a bigger car. both remain the benchmarks for reliability and build quality so you won't go wrong with either car in that respect. and the accord is now available in hybrid form with like 29/37 mpg. but they're pricey.

i say the accord. although i have a bias towards hondas.

[ricesucks]

Well...Yeah 03 and up accord, if its a 02...camry...

[Right_LiRrr]

I agree with what was said before, they're both virtually the same car! If I had to pick, even though I love Hondas, for a highway country like Australia, you need the more torque available in the Camry. (also since they're both family cars, and every asian family in australia either owns or owned a camry, it's only right to follow the law )

[Marathonman]

Hum I guess the problem i am have is that I really like a fun driveing car. But I have a 160 mil. comute everyday to work. And I am doing feild support so I am going to put alot of miles on this car per year and I do not want to start haveing problems with this car before it is payed off.

Also I am really looking for a nice ride and quiet vary quiet. The road noise of my Sable is killing me. + the roads in PA well..... Suck... I mean really suck!

So I do not know. What i am getting from you all is that the Accord is going to be more fun to drive and the Camry may or may not be more reliable but less fun to drive. Well I am just going to have to go and drive them both and see what I like.


But hey thanks guys for the help.

[Marathonman]

Well Ok that guys. Today I went and test drived both and ended up with the Accord EX. After I dealed a little it was the same price the Camry but with the opptions I wanted. Where as the opptions I wanted would have been alot more on the camry.