I wouldn't say the Accord solidly outguns the Camry.
Design? Subjective
Power? Equal.
Accord V6:
278 hp @ 6200 rpm / 252 lb-ft @ 4900 rpm
Camry V6:
268 hp @ 6200 rpm / 248 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm
Accord V6 (source:
Car and Driver):
Zero to 60 mph: 5.6 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 13.9 sec
Rolling start, 5–60 mph: 5.9 sec
Top gear, 30–50 mph: 3.3 sec
Top gear, 50–70 mph: 4.1 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 14.1 sec @ 101 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 125 mph
Camry V6 (source:
Car and Driver):
Zero to 60 mph: 5.8 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 14.1 sec
Rolling start, 5–60 mph: 6.1 sec
Top gear, 30–50 mph: 3.4 sec
Top gear, 50–70 mph: 3.7 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 14.3 sec @ 101 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 128 mph
Economy? Equal
Accord V6
EPA city/highway driving: 21/34 mpg
Car and Driver observed: 23 mpg
According to
fuelly.com, mostly between 24 and 29 MPG
Camry V6:
EPA city/highway driving: 21/30 mpg
Car and Driver observed: 25 mpg
According to
fuelly.com, mostly between 21 and 28 MPG
Handling? In some ways they're equal while in other ways the Accord is better... such as in steering feel and nimbleness. Overall, edge to the Accord.
Accord V6
Braking, 70–0 mph: 178 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.82 g
Camry V6
Braking, 70–0 mph: 173 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.83 g
Features? Equal. The Accord V6 has some things the Camry doesn't have while the Camry V6 has some stuff the Accord doesn't have.
The Camry is also quieter and smoother. The Camry stereo is better and so is the leather quality.
You can also get the Camry SE with a V6, moon roof, and leather if you want power and a sporty look. You can't do that with the Accord Sport.