Honda Car Forum

In article <859ab026.0309160719.a1cf772@posting.google.com> , mike@buzzclub.com (Mike) wrote:
>
>Consumer Reports, Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Opinions from owners?
>Jees. Here's an idea - test drive them and make your own conclusion.

Nice quip, but it might not be so easy to determine the difference based on
test rides, presumably on different roads and under different conditions. If
quiet is what he's after, it might be worthwhile to see what the magazine had
to say, since they probably tested both under controlled conditions and used
instruments to measure the sound levels.

In article <2VV9b.736$t93.670@nwrddc02.gnilink.net>, riccardo@smile.org
(Ric) wrote:

> In article <859ab026.0309160719.a1cf772@posting.google.com> ,
mike@buzzclub.com (Mike) wrote:
> >
> >Consumer Reports, Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Opinions from owners?
> >Jees. Here's an idea - test drive them and make your own conclusion.
>
> Nice quip, but it might not be so easy to determine the difference based on
> test rides, presumably on different roads and under different conditions. If
> quiet is what he's after, it might be worthwhile to see what the magazine had
> to say, since they probably tested both under controlled conditions and used
> instruments to measure the sound levels.

Excellent post.

I own a 99 Camry LE V6 and an 03 Accord EX-V6. I have not driven the newer
Camrys.

The Camry is slightly quieter than the Accord and the ride is slightly
smoother on most rode surfaces. The Accord does handle better than the
Camry. I hate to use the word, but the Camry tends to 'drift' where you point
it while the Accord is quicker on the steering response. The Accord also has
IMHO, a much more comfortable driver's seat. Now, the Accord is leather and
the Camry is cloth FWIW.

The wife now drives the Camry. The other day I had to move the Camry in the
driveway. I started it and actually had to look at the tach since I didn't
think it had started! Yes, it is that quiet!

Myself wrote:

> Which car is quieter?
>
> An Accord...or a Camry?
>
> If I ask someone who works in a dealership, they will, no doubt, tell me
> that *their* car is quieter....
>
> But I am wondering if there is an unbias source out there , some rating or
> index...that can settle the question once and for all.
>
> Any thoughts or ideas?
>
> Whats your experience?
>
> Thanks!
>
> M

> Consumer Reports, Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Opinions from owners?
> Jees. Here's an idea - test drive them and make your own conclusion.

Then you are just depending on your ear...which is one source.

Magazine tests...another source

Other owner opinions...another source.

More info = better decisions.

M

I bought new Accord 4cyl ex 4 months back. I had Camry in my list I test
drove accord and Camry many times finally choosing accord.
Ride quality is much smother softer on Camry while accord more sporty and
harder ride. Accord has(feels) better grip on road where as Camry has luxury
ride. On Camry you can't hear the engine noise at all while idling and
running at SLOWER speeds!

But I chose accord for other reasons which were more important to me. So my
advice is to test drive both cars on the same street on the same day and
feel the difference.

HTH

"Myself" <Me@My.Computer> wrote in message
news:3d19b.339479$cF.102393@rwcrnsc53...
> Which car is quieter?
>
> An Accord...or a Camry?
>
> If I ask someone who works in a dealership, they will, no doubt, tell me
> that *their* car is quieter....
>
> But I am wondering if there is an unbias source out there , some rating or
> index...that can settle the question once and for all.
>
> Any thoughts or ideas?
>
> Whats your experience?
>
> Thanks!
>
> M
>
>