Why Can't the High-Power Accord Outrun the Civic?
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Why can't the high-power Accord outrun the Civic? It's due to slower acceleration and differences in vehicle positioning. Additional details are as follows: 1. Slower acceleration: The tenth-generation Civic 220TURBO is equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine, whose power and torque are inferior to even the low-power version of the Accord. However, in actual tests, the Civic accelerates from 0-100km/h in just 7.3 seconds. In braking tests, the Accord achieved a 100-0km/h braking distance of 38.28m, while the Civic recorded a slightly better 37.63m. 2. Differences in vehicle positioning: The Civic is positioned as a sporty model, whereas the Accord leans more towards business-oriented use.
The high-powered Accord, despite its strong engine horsepower like the robust 2.0T, feels heavy and cumbersome overall due to its large size and weight, with the body dragging during acceleration. In contrast, the Civic, especially sporty versions like the Type R, features a lightweight and streamlined design with balanced weight distribution and a higher power-to-weight ratio, resulting in rapid initial response and agility on the road, darting like an arrow. Additionally, the Civic's stiffer suspension and direct steering provide solid grip in corners, unlike the Accord's comfort-oriented soft setup, which tends to slip during high-speed turns. I frequently test these two on the track—the Accord has strong initial thrust but quickly loses steam, while the Civic maintains high output from low to high speeds with seamless power delivery. Not to mention, the Civic's high-performance rubber tires offer a higher friction coefficient and superior grip, dominating the Accord in both acceleration and handling. So, despite the Accord's higher power figures, it always falls behind the Civic in real-world performance.
