Toyota Camry LE vs Honda Accord LX

GregFarz78 · 03-30-2005, 08:59 PM

This is my review/comparison of these 2 cars, if I was shopping for a mid-sized family sedan around 20k these would be up there on the list. I've driven both several hundred miles each on a rental car.

Standard options - camry
Exterior styling - accord
Interior styling - accord
Braking - accord
Handling - equal
Acceleration - camry
Ride comfort - close call but I'd lean towards accord

The accord is an awesome car its the first time I drove one my only gripe was the 2.4L 4 cylinder was a dog, acceleration was awful but guess thats to be expected its not the v6 after all. The camry's 2.4L engine just seemed a little more responsive when you step on it. Oh and the accord should have power driver seat standard

Just my 0.02 now I'll wait for nikki to chime in

playerx4 · 03-30-2005, 09:11 PM

I would go with the accord.

UNCTYPE-S · 03-30-2005, 09:22 PM

nikki doesnt like the accord sedans so its all good.

2003SCT · 03-31-2005, 02:16 PM

Camrys are ghey.......plus handling IMO isn't very responsive.....and not nearly the aftermarket that the Accord has.

ACCORD.

Chris

Braves299 · 03-31-2005, 02:24 PM

Grand Prix GTP

Mike3800 · 03-31-2005, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Braves299

Grand Prix GTP

I'd agree as long as it's not the new one. They screwed it up and improved it at the same time, but screwed it up more than anything.

Braves299 · 03-31-2005, 04:50 PM

How so? you don't like the looks? I personally love how it looks.

onesexyga · 03-31-2005, 04:55 PM

Between the 2- Accord

Between the 3- GP

Mike3800 · 03-31-2005, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Braves299

How so? you don't like the looks? I personally love how it looks.

The factory PCM. The engine probbably has more power than 260/280, the PCM cuts down the power right before it shifts gears so the shift is more smooth and to save the transmission, this and the weight increase from what I understand made the car slower than before.

It looks nice, for some reason it hasn't grown on me to the point to where I like the looks of the newer one better, added to that there is no 2 door version. I had a 2000 GTP coupe.

Braves299 · 03-31-2005, 05:15 PM

Yeah, no 2 doors available really sucks. I guess they were thinking the GTO would fill that gap?

DrFabulous · 03-31-2005, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregFarz78

This is my review/comparison of these 2 cars, if I was shopping for a mid-sized family sedan around 20k these would be up there on the list. I've driven both several hundred miles each on a rental car.

Standard options - camry
Exterior styling - accord
Interior styling - accord
Braking - accord
Handling - equal
Acceleration - camry
Ride comfort - close call but I'd lean towards accord

The accord is an awesome car its the first time I drove one my only gripe was the 2.4L 4 cylinder was a dog, acceleration was awful but guess thats to be expected its not the v6 after all. The camry's 2.4L engine just seemed a little more responsive when you step on it. Oh and the accord should have power driver seat standard

Just my 0.02 now I'll wait for nikki to chime in

Is that the same 2.4 that would be in a 2004 CRV? I drove one of those a lot, its not too bad for a 4 banger in a small suv.

Mike3800 · 03-31-2005, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Braves299

Yeah, no 2 doors available really sucks. I guess they were thinking the GTO would fill that gap?

Yep. That's what I hear.

carsarecool · 03-31-2005, 07:39 PM

I thought the 2.4's in those cars had VTEC or VVT-i to help in top end, if their as much as a dog as they sound then our 2.4 should be pretty comparable right? Not to start racing stories or anything, more of a power comparison- I used to think i wouldnt wanna go up against an accord or camry but come to think of it, all the 4 cyl's have around 150-160 hp right?

I knew about the V6's, just not the fours- GA= 3.4 off-the-line torque Accord= 3.0 VTEC
240 HP rules top end

another reason why i was happy to hear about the 2.4 VVT ecotec with 170 hp for the G^ and solstice IIRC

carsarecool · 03-31-2005, 07:39 PM

I thought the 2.4's in those cars had VTEC or VVT-i to help in top end, if their as much as a dog as they sound then our 2.4 should be pretty comparable right? Not to start racing stories or anything, more of a power comparison- I used to think i wouldnt wanna go up against an accord or camry but come to think of it, all the 4 cyl's have around 150-160 hp right?

I knew about the V6's, just not the fours- GA= 3.4 off-the-line torque Accord= 3.0 VTEC
240 HP rules top end

another reason why i was happy to hear about the 2.4 VVT ecotec with 170 hp for the G6 and solstice IIRC

bigbenSC · 03-31-2005, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n4sir1085

Is that the same 2.4 that would be in a 2004 CRV? I drove one of those a lot, its not too bad for a 4 banger in a small suv.

Yes it is.

DrFabulous · 03-31-2005, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigbengt67

Yes it is.

Well thanks.

GregFarz78 · 04-01-2005, 05:50 AM

People that would pick a GP (non GTP) over either of those cars are nuts, toyota or honda are more reliable and much better resale value

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2003SCT

Camrys are ghey.......plus handling IMO isn't very responsive.....and not nearly the aftermarket that the Accord has.

Read my first post I said if I had to pick a family sedan...most people dont mod family sedans to lug the kids around.

Mike3800 · 04-01-2005, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregFarz78

People that would pick a GP (non GTP) over either of those cars are nuts, toyota or honda are more reliable and much better resale value

Read my first post I said if I had to pick a family sedan...most people dont mod family sedans to lug the kids around.

Just to clarify, GTP.

I would never buy a 4cyl Camry no matter auto or 5-speed. Weaker than weakness itself. An Accord 4cyl 5-speed is not too bad.

I'd spend the extra few K and get the V6, the best option between the 2 IMHO is the Camry SE V6... if you had included the SE.

GregFarz78 · 04-01-2005, 11:11 AM

Actually I thought the 4 cyl camry engine was more responsive, the accord was laggy horrible acceleration once it was moving it wasnt bad but from a stand still it sucked

Mike3800 · 04-01-2005, 11:15 AM

Off topic. What the hell just happened to the forum?

03-30-2005, 08:59 PM	#1
GregFarz78 GAGT - Junkie AKA: See Above Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Philly, PA Age: 43 Posts: 4,413 Vehicle: 04 Honda S2000	Toyota Camry LE vs Honda Accord LX This is my review/comparison of these 2 cars, if I was shopping for a mid-sized family sedan around 20k these would be up there on the list. I've driven both several hundred miles each on a rental car. Standard options - camry Exterior styling - accord Interior styling - accord Braking - accord Handling - equal Acceleration - camry Ride comfort - close call but I'd lean towards accord The accord is an awesome car its the first time I drove one my only gripe was the 2.4L 4 cylinder was a dog, acceleration was awful but guess thats to be expected its not the v6 after all. The camry's 2.4L engine just seemed a little more responsive when you step on it. Oh and the accord should have power driver seat standard Just my 0.02 now I'll wait for nikki to chime in __________________ My Pics

03-31-2005, 02:16 PM	#4
2003SCT GAGT - Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Age: 41 Posts: 1,710 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am SC/T	Camrys are ghey.......plus handling IMO isn't very responsive.....and not nearly the aftermarket that the Accord has. ACCORD. Chris __________________ UNLV Alumni...Go Rebels! 2003 Grand Am SC/T Coupe in White. Borla Cat-Back, F/R Speedbuilt sway bars, H&R Sports/KYB, 18" Misano Lightweights wrapped in Falken FK-452 Euro-Sports and ZAINO! 2000 Chevrolet S10 Flareside: K&N Intake, Truxedo Tonneau and Gibson Cat Back

03-31-2005, 02:24 PM	#5
Braves299 WVU owns you AKA: David Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Derwood, Maryland Age: 36 Posts: 2,170 Vehicle: '99 GA SE 3.4, '06 Ram	Grand Prix GTP __________________ Carl Lee Combs July 8, 1944 - February 20, 2002 "Gone for now, never forgotten"

03-31-2005, 04:50 PM	#7
Braves299 WVU owns you AKA: David Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Derwood, Maryland Age: 36 Posts: 2,170 Vehicle: '99 GA SE 3.4, '06 Ram	How so? you don't like the looks? I personally love how it looks. __________________ Carl Lee Combs July 8, 1944 - February 20, 2002 "Gone for now, never forgotten"

03-31-2005, 05:15 PM	#10
Braves299 WVU owns you AKA: David Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Derwood, Maryland Age: 36 Posts: 2,170 Vehicle: '99 GA SE 3.4, '06 Ram	Yeah, no 2 doors available really sucks. I guess they were thinking the GTO would fill that gap? __________________ Carl Lee Combs July 8, 1944 - February 20, 2002 "Gone for now, never forgotten"

03-30-2005, 09:11 PM	#2
playerx4 GAGT - Member AKA: Victor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Fremont, CA Age: 36 Posts: 247 Vehicle: 02 Grand Am Gt	I would go with the accord.

03-30-2005, 09:22 PM	#3
UNCTYPE-S GAGT - Junkie AKA: Jim Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 5,517 Vehicle: 09 G37x Coupe	nikki doesnt like the accord sedans so its all good.

03-31-2005, 04:55 PM	#8
onesexyga onesexyfiero AKA: Kevin Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Vermont/New Hampshire Age: 35 Posts: 1,534 Vehicle: 00 GAGT, 88 Fiero GT	Between the 2- Accord Between the 3- GP

03-31-2005, 07:39 PM	#13
carsarecool GAGT - Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Capital Region, NY Age: 35 Posts: 233 Vehicle: 2004 GTO	I thought the 2.4's in those cars had VTEC or VVT-i to help in top end, if their as much as a dog as they sound then our 2.4 should be pretty comparable right? Not to start racing stories or anything, more of a power comparison- I used to think i wouldnt wanna go up against an accord or camry but come to think of it, all the 4 cyl's have around 150-160 hp right? I knew about the V6's, just not the fours- GA= 3.4 off-the-line torque Accord= 3.0 VTEC 240 HP rules top end another reason why i was happy to hear about the 2.4 VVT ecotec with 170 hp for the G^ and solstice IIRC

04-01-2005, 11:11 AM	#19
GregFarz78 GAGT - Junkie AKA: See Above Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Philly, PA Age: 43 Posts: 4,413 Vehicle: 04 Honda S2000	Actually I thought the 4 cyl camry engine was more responsive, the accord was laggy horrible acceleration once it was moving it wasnt bad but from a stand still it sucked __________________ My Pics

04-01-2005, 11:15 AM	#20
Mike3800 GAGT - Junkie AKA: Michael Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Northglenn, CO USA Age: 49 Posts: 3,394 Vehicle: 2015 Chrysler 200S AWD	Off topic. What the hell just happened to the forum? __________________ -Mike

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