"Kenneth J. Harris" <kharris@suffolk.lib.ny.us> wrote in message
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> Yes, I was surprised at that. I also read the Motor Trend comparison test
> of Camry, Chevy Malibu, Accord and Altima (all with V6 engine). They
> ranked the Camry and Malibu better than the Accord. The Altima ranked
> below the Accord because its fit, finish and comfort wasn't as good, BUT
> the Altima had better performance and gas mileage according to their
> tests. See
> http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...test_data.html

While the V6 Malibu may be a winner, the 4 cyl version with the 4 spd auto I
daresay is not. The I4 Accord would be a better selection. What bothers me
is Honda's apparent move away from handling. The comment that the V6 Accord
is Honda's version of a Buick is almost insulting -- but perhaps indicative
of change in company policy.

>> The recent Consumer's Report review of the 08 Accord was a little
>> surprising to me. While they liked the car, they rated it below the
>> Altima. Comments were that the new Accord "is not as quick" as the old
>> Accord and that the gas mileage is down. They tested the 177 hp LX - P
>> and a V6 model. I suppose the bigger car weighs more hence the
>> degradation is performance and handling. Of course, I have no reason to
>> trade my 06 coupe I4.