Honda just released their all-new Civic, and not only does it look similar to the Accord, but both cars offer a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine in certain trims. But just how similarly do these cars with that engine perform? Throttle House attempt to find that out in their latest video, which pits the two against each other.
In the Accord, the 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder is good for 192 hp (195 PS / 143 kW) and 192 lb-ft (260 Nm) of torque, while in the Civic, it delivers 180 hp (182 PS / 134 kW) and 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) of torque. However, while the Accord has a power advantage, the Civic has a weight advantage, tipping the scales at 3,077 lb (1,396 kg) compared to the Accord’s 3,223 lb (1,462 kg). Both cars are front-wheel drive and both are equipped with a CVT gearbox.
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The first test is a drag race. Off the line, the Accord‘s extra torque helps overcome its weight disadvantage, resulting in a better start than the Civic, but that lead doesn’t last for long. The Civic eventually catches up, and actually manages to win the race by about half a car length. Next up is a roll race from 37 mph (60 km/h), and this is where the Accord’s extra power works in its favor. As soon as the drivers floor the throttle, the Accord just keeps pulling on the Civic all the way to the end, finishing the exact same distance apart, but in opposite positions.
To watch both races in full, you can check out Throttle House’s video below.