2018 Toyota Camry vs. 2018 Honda Accord

There may be very few cars on the road today that are as close in nature, performance, reliability and offerings as the Toyota Camry and the Honda Accord. These two vehicles are indeed both such great cars that people tend to argue about which is better. Many drivers across the entire region encompassing Laurinburg, Hope Mills, Pembroke, Fayetteville, Lumberton, St. Paul and Elizabethtown have their favorite and swear by them.

How do they stack up, though, when put side-by-side for a straight up look at what they have to offer? Check out this head-to-head breakdown and comparison of how the 2018 Toyota Camry stands up next to the Honda Accord, and where to test drive the winner.

2018 Toyota Camry vs Honda Accord

Both the 2018 Toyota Camry and the Honda Accord are outstanding sedans that offer outstanding technology, fuel economy, performance, comfort and safety. Whichever you pick, you’ll probably be very happy. Some of the differences between the two are purely aesthetic in nature, while others certainly push the dial closer to one side of the debate.

The new 2018 Toyota Camry offers a maximum horsepower of 301 in its best engine option, and has an available V6 engine to tear up the roads. It’s driven by an entry-level 8 speed automatic, and comes with Toyota’s complimentary 2-year ToyotaCare plan. By comparison, the Accord offers a maximum of 252 hp from a 4-cylinder engine (there’s no V6 option) driven by a CVT transmission, and does not benefit from two-year free maintenance.

Design

The new Camry has been redesigned in style to offer the best in aerodynamics and high-quality materials. It’s a sleek, space-age vehicle that still maintains the strength and durability of steel to hold up against minor dents and scratches. While the new Accord also looks great with its own redesign, it uses aluminum for its hood, which while lighter, is also more prone to damage from minor sources.

Safety

Safety is paramount these days, and the new Camry sets the bar for midsize sedan-level safety. Current safety features include Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, a collision monitoring and mitigation system that features pedestrian detection, lane departure protection, automatic high beams and more. The new Accord also has driver assist features, but Toyota’s really mark a new level of safety among the sector.

Test Drive the 2018 Camry at Peterson Toyota

In our estimation, while the Honda Accord is an outstanding vehicle that performs very closely to the Camry in most ways that count, the Camry in the end definitely has more to offer, especially in terms of design, performance and safety features.

If you’re in the region of Fayetteville, Elizabethtown, St. Paul, Lumberton, Laurinburg, Pembroke or Hope Mills and you’d like to check out the new 2018 Toyota Camry for yourself, Peterson Toyota will be carrying a complete line of these vehicles in every trim level and color. Just give contact us online, find out when they hit the showroom, and schedule an appointment to stop in and take a test drive of this new class leader among midsized sedans today!