Performance Review: Honda Accord Coupe EX-L - [2008]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Honda Accord Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Honda Accord Coupe EX-L is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2008. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2008 Ariel Atom V8 500 and the 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero TT.This particular Honda Accord has a 3471cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V6's includes the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo

The Accord shares its Petrol V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo and the 2015 Radical RXC Turbo 500 3.5 V6. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Accord's Front Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1545 kgs (3406 lbs) this makes the Honda Accord Coupe EX-L in the same weight category as the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Honda Accord shares the same bhp with the 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (276 bhp)

In terms of power the 3471cc 24V V6 engine produces 268 bhp (199 kW) @ 6200 rpm similar to the 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (276 bhp) or the 2021 KIA K5 GT 2.5 Turbo (290 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V6 throws out 248 lb-ft (336.2 Nm) @ 5000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo (273 lb-ft) or the 2022 Toyota Corolla GR 1.6 Turbo (273 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda Accord you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2009 Infiniti G37 3.7 V6 S (198.4 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Honda Accord.

The Honda Accord has a Power to weight ratio of 173.4 bhp per ton and 160.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2008 Accord competing with the 2009 Infiniti G37 3.7 V6 S (198.4 bhp per ton) or the 2017 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 2.5 Turbo (198.3 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda Accord generating around 160.5 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1985 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 Convertible (185.5 lb-ft per ton) or the 1976 Aston-Martin Lagonda Series 2 (185.4 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.70 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.9 secs, this made the Honda Accord Coupe EX-L as fast as the 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (5.70 secs) the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Wagon (5.70 secs) the 2016 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTi 2.0 Turbo Clubsport (5.70 secs) the or the 2014 Abarth 695 Biposto 1.4 Turbo (5.70 secs). This Honda Accord Coupe EX-L is also faster than the 2021 KIA K5 GT 2.5 Turbo (5.80 secs) the 2020 Toyota Camry TRD 3.5 V6 (5.80 secs) the 2017 Seat Leon ST Cupra 300 DSG (5.80 secs) the and the 2017 Renault Megane RS 1.8 Turbo 280 (5.80 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Accord and the 2002 Alfa-Romeo 147 GTA

When talking about the performance of the Honda Accord on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.37 secs @ 95.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2002 Alfa-Romeo 147 GTA (14.30 secs), the 2006 Bentley Arnage T 6.8 V8 4d Auto (14.30 secs), and the 2015 BMW 3 Series 335d xDrive LCI Touring F31 (14.32 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2008 version of the Honda Accord Coupe EX-L has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2008 Accord equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2008 Honda Accord Coupe EX-L then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

Related Links:

2008 Accord Rivals List.

A Brief History of Honda

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