[Auto Talk] Honda Accord Or Toyota Camry?

Adrian Wong · 14th May 2008, 01:24 AM

Okay, first off, I'm not looking to buy a car. This is purely a discussion on the merits of the new Honda Accord versus the highly popular Toyota Camry. Sort of a continuation of the discussion some of us had at Starbuck recently. Hehe...

For those who have not seen it yet, the direct links to the cars are :

Honda Accord - Honda Malaysia - Accord - Introduction

Toyota Camry - Toyota Models | Camry - Main

From what I can tell, the Honda Accord is superior technologically with a 5-speed auto transmission and a newer engine. If I'm not mistaken, it also has better rear suspension although I'm not sure about the ride quality.

However, Toyota has savvier marketing and is selling the 2.0L model with both standard (E) and upgraded features (G). Honda, on the other hand, will only give you the upgraded features in their 2.4L model which is over RM 30K (USD 10K) more expensive.

Both cars look pretty similar and even have almost the same kerb weight.

wiiz · 14th May 2008, 03:53 AM

the new accord, of course. it is a newer car.

Chai · 14th May 2008, 08:10 AM

LMAO! I was talking to Psykhotik. He told me he's interested in a V6 Honda. Then I said to him, either NSX or Accord. He replied saying, does he look like a Accord guy?

Both cars are not my cup of tea.

Adrian Wong · 14th May 2008, 10:36 AM

Just for discussion la... It's a family sedan. Of course, it's not your cup of tea.

Oddly enough, they are both on really long waiting lists (3-6 months) while cheaper, sportier cars like the Honda Civic.

Or should we also throw other cars into the discussion? Like the Honda Civic... Toyota Vios, Honda City, the new Honda Stream, the new Nissan Latio (that Ken bought!!!)?

Chai · 14th May 2008, 03:05 PM

I don't know, I don't even like them as a family sedan...

If I can afford a family sedan, I will probably go for Continental cars, like VW Passat. Somehow, the lower end family sedan like Accord or Camry are not as refined. They are no where as luxurious, or sporty as the Europeans.

Then again, I can't afford them, so I just stick to smaller cars.

Adrian Wong · 14th May 2008, 06:19 PM

Wah.. European cars.. A totally different price class.

Mac Daddy · 14th May 2008, 07:07 PM

We see tons of the Camry and Accord models at the shop for remote car starters and trust me come February they all look the same to me lol

Actually here the lower end family sedan the Corolla is the most popular vehicle we see even more so than North American cars here. Both Honda and Toyota make nice vehicles my brother and his wife have a new Honda Element. Before that a Civic they traded in with 350,000km on it.

That reminds me I have to get ready for work so I can go work on cars

Chai · 14th May 2008, 08:21 PM

If I can afford Accord or Camry, I would save a bit more for the Europeans. My friend bought a very mint condition of a 2003 318i for RM130k. Quite expensive, but the built quality is much better than most Japs.

Trinity · 14th May 2008, 09:00 PM

Get a Ford Taurus.

http://www.fordvehicles.com/cars/Taurus/index.asp?SECTION=MODELS&searchid=426441|23362018| 170432528

Chai · 14th May 2008, 09:11 PM

We can only get Ford Focus and Ranger here.

14th May 2008, 03:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
wiiz Super Active Join Date: 28 Nov 2002 Location: KL Posts: 1,006 Reputation: 171 Rep Power: 8	the new accord, of course. it is a newer car. __________________ It's like finger pointing to the moon. Don't concentrate on the finger or you'll miss the heavenly glory - Bruce Lee

14th May 2008, 08:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 26,122 Reputation: 3845 Rep Power: 70	LMAO! I was talking to Psykhotik. He told me he's interested in a V6 Honda. Then I said to him, either NSX or Accord. He replied saying, does he look like a Accord guy? Both cars are not my cup of tea. __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

14th May 2008, 10:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my BenQ Joybook 7000 notebook! Posts: 29,436 Reputation: 2830 Rep Power: 63	Just for discussion la... It's a family sedan. Of course, it's not your cup of tea. Oddly enough, they are both on really long waiting lists (3-6 months) while cheaper, sportier cars like the Honda Civic. Or should we also throw other cars into the discussion? Like the Honda Civic... Toyota Vios, Honda City, the new Honda Stream, the new Nissan Latio (that Ken bought!!!)? __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? Keep Tech ARP free! Visit our sponsors! We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

14th May 2008, 03:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 26,122 Reputation: 3845 Rep Power: 70	I don't know, I don't even like them as a family sedan... If I can afford a family sedan, I will probably go for Continental cars, like VW Passat. Somehow, the lower end family sedan like Accord or Camry are not as refined. They are no where as luxurious, or sporty as the Europeans. Then again, I can't afford them, so I just stick to smaller cars. __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

14th May 2008, 06:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my BenQ Joybook 7000 notebook! Posts: 29,436 Reputation: 2830 Rep Power: 63	Wah.. European cars.. A totally different price class. __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? Keep Tech ARP free! Visit our sponsors! We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

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Mac Daddy Pickin' Da Gitfiddle Join Date: 19 Nov 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 2,048 Reputation: 802 Rep Power: 11	We see tons of the Camry and Accord models at the shop for remote car starters and trust me come February they all look the same to me lol Actually here the lower end family sedan the Corolla is the most popular vehicle we see even more so than North American cars here. Both Honda and Toyota make nice vehicles my brother and his wife have a new Honda Element. Before that a Civic they traded in with 350,000km on it. That reminds me I have to get ready for work so I can go work on cars __________________

14th May 2008, 08:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 26,122 Reputation: 3845 Rep Power: 70	If I can afford Accord or Camry, I would save a bit more for the Europeans. My friend bought a very mint condition of a 2003 318i for RM130k. Quite expensive, but the built quality is much better than most Japs. __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

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Trinity Little Kiki Join Date: 5 Jan 2003 Location: Ohio,usa Posts: 6,673 Reputation: 5071 Rep Power: 62	Get a Ford Taurus. http://www.fordvehicles.com/cars/Taurus/index.asp?SECTION=MODELS&searchid=426441\|23362018\| 170432528 __________________ E6600, P5B-D, 1Gbx2 Crucial PC2-8500, 7600GT, WD 500GbHDD Conroe Bay-Bee! (\__/) (-. - ) (> < )

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Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 26,122 Reputation: 3845 Rep Power: 70	We can only get Ford Focus and Ranger here. __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

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