What suspension does the Accord use?
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The Accord features a MacPherson strut independent front suspension and a multi-link independent rear suspension, which is a common suspension configuration. The primary difference between the MacPherson strut and multi-link suspensions lies in their structure. The MacPherson strut is the most cost-effective and widely applicable, while the multi-link suspension is capable of high-performance tuning and matching. However, due to structural and manufacturing complexities, the multi-link suspension is significantly more expensive than the MacPherson strut. MacPherson Strut Suspension: The MacPherson strut suspension consists of a coil spring, shock absorber, and triangular lower control arm. Most models also include a stabilizer bar. The main structure involves the coil spring being mounted over the shock absorber. The shock absorber prevents the coil spring from shifting forward, backward, left, or right under force, restricting the spring to vertical vibrations only. The suspension's stiffness and performance can be adjusted by altering the shock absorber's travel length and tightness. Multi-Link Independent Suspension: This can be divided into multi-link front suspension and multi-link rear suspension systems. The front suspension typically uses a 3-link or 4-link independent suspension, while the rear suspension usually employs a 4-link or 5-link system, with the 5-link rear suspension being more widely used.