The Honda Accord has remained one of the best selling cars in the world for decades.  The flagship of Honda’s lineup, the Accord has gone through numerous evolutions.  The 2010 model is even sleeker and more powerful than ever before.  However, you’ll still need to know which model is right for your needs.  The Accord comes in two flavors, the coupe and the sedan.  What are the differences?  Here, we’ll explore the differences between the two options.

The Coupe

The Accord coupe has a few obvious differences.  Of course, it only has 2 doors, rather than four.  It also comes with the option of a 4-cylinder or a V6.  The V6 option comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, as well as 271 hp under the hood.  You’ll find that the coupe also offers VCM (variable cylinder management) to help save fuel when you don’t need all 6 cylinders firing.  The EX-L trim level on the coupe also brings leather trimmed seating, Bluetooth capability and other options to the table.

If you opt for the 4-cylinder engine, you’ll have 190 horsepower, as well as a 5-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed automatic transmission.  The choice of the V6 brings you an automatic 5-speed transmission, or the 6-speed manual transmission with VTEC (the automatic has i-VTEC).

The Sedan

The sedan is a bit larger overall than the coupe, and obviously comes with 4 doors.  This means that it has more seating space for families on the go.  You will find that the 4-cylinder version offers 177 horsepower (a bit lower than the coupe), while the 3.5-liter V6 engine brings 271 hp to the table.  A third engine choice is the 190-hp 4-cylinder engine, for those who want a bit more power, but still want the fuel economy of the 4-banger.  Both engines are available with an automatic 5-speed transmission or a manual 5-speed transmission, though the 6-speed manual is not offered in the larger Accord model.

The sedan version of the Accord also features other upgrades, such as Grade Logic Control on the manual transmission version, VCM technology and several other options that are bound to make driving more enjoy able, whether you’re a mom trying to make it to the soccer game or a business executive fighting traffic on the way to a meeting.

The Winner

As you might imagine, there is no single “winner” between the two models.  The coupe is an ideal solution for those who want a sporty, fun, powerful vehicle but do not need the additional space offered by the larger model.  The sedan is the perfect choice for those who regularly haul other people around or just want the comfort of knowing they have the capability of handling any space issues that might come their way.

The Honda Accord, no matter what style you choose, is an excellent vehicle.  The cutting edge design of the 2010 model, coupled with the powerful engine and transmission options available ensure that the Accord will continue to dominate the market for years to come.

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