The Reliability Factor

Let’s get this part of the discussion out of the way, the Toyota Camry and the Honda Accord are two of the most reliable models ever built. Now that we understand that fact, it’s time to figure out which one of these two cars from the 2012 model year will be the right one for you to have the drive you’re looking for. You need to choose a used midsize sedan that can offer you several years of driving, and you don’t have a large budget, which makes one of these two cars the right choice for you.

Similar Engines, Different Power

The engine you’ll find in most of the Toyota Camry models is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that brings you 200 horsepower and 156 lb.-ft. of torque. This engine is attached to a CVT automatic transmission to give you the fuel mileage you desire. In hybrid versions, you have 43 city/39 hwy mpg. The Honda Accord shows up with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 177 horsepower and 161 lb.-ft. of torque which is attached to a five-speed automatic transmission. In non-hybrid models you’ll have 23 city/34 hwy mpg, giving you a strong number without a hybrid powertrain.

Size it Up

If you want to have the larger of these two sedans, the Honda Accord is going to win in nearly every category. The Accord is five-inches longer, has a wheelbase that’s one-inch longer, and it has a larger trunk. Inside the cabin, you’ll have more legroom in the Accord in the front seats, but rear passenger will find more than an inch of additional legroom in the rear of the Camry. For most of your driving needs, if you want the larger of the two cars, you’re going to choose the 2012 Honda Accord for the drive.

Do Looks Matter to You?

While both the 2012 Toyota Camry and Honda Accord are conservatively styled, the Camry has a bit more of an interesting look to it. The Accord continues to be a model that retains its conservative approach to style to allow the performance and reliability to be the selling point you want to enjoy. The Toyota Camry has a lower angle from the hood to the roof and it brings the style lines you desire. Neither of these two cars can be considered unattractive, but the Camry is a bit more impressive and visually appealing than the Accord.

A Long List of Similarities

The standard features you’ll find in these two cars offers you a long list of similarities that you can enjoy. Both cars bring you air conditioning, cruise control, a stereo with a CD player, power locks, mirrors, and windows, a folding rear seat, a rear window defroster, and a tilt steering wheel. These features make it easy to understand how you can get in and take a drive in the car that you want to make your own. Don’t look to these items when you’re looking for differences between these two models.

Only a Few Differences

These two midsize sedans that offer you the highest level of reliability only have a few differences when it comes to the features you can choose. The Honda Accord brings you alloy wheels to drive on while the Camry uses steel wheels. You’ll also find a standard power driver’s seat and remote keyless entry in the Honda Accord which you won’t find in the Toyota Camry. If these are items that matter to you, the right choice for you will be the Honda Accord when you’re trying to choose the midsize sedan from 2012 that’s right for you.

It’s Time to Choose

Knowing that you have the reliability you’re looking for with either of these two models means that you can dial down your choice to size, features, and drive. The Honda Accord is the larger of these two models and it offers you more features for the ride. In the Toyota Camry, you can choose a hybrid model and have more power and more fuel mileage for your drive on the road. Figure out where you can find the 2012 Honda Accord (which you can find at your local Honda dealer today)or the 2012 Toyota Camry that you want to drive and enjoy and start your experience behind the wheel today.