To understand torque in a Honda Accord, it is important to understand the nature of torque itself. Torque is essentially the amount of power produced by each individual ignition within the engine. It is related to the engine's power, but it is not the only determinant. The amount of times the engine fires per minute also plays a key role. However, torque is still important, especially for low-rev actions such as going up a hill or towing a trailer.
Foot-Pounds
It is important to clarify that one foot-pound is the amount of force produced by a 1 pound weight moving 1 foot in a direction. So, an engine that produces 150 foot-pounds per revolution could move a 150-pound person 1 foot with each one, or move a one-pound weight 150 feet.
Lower Torque Models
The 2010 2010 LX, LX-P and SE models of the Honda Accord all have the same torque--161 foot-pounds at 4,300 revolutions per minute. This means that when the engine is spinning 4,300 times per minute, 161 foot-pounds of torque are being produced with each revolution.
The EX and EX-L are only marginally different-162 foot-pounds at 4,400 revolutions per minute. Indeed, since both the torque and revolutions are increased, it is safe to say that these are the same as LX, LX-P and SE
Higher Torque
The EX V6 and the EX-L V6 both produce 254 foot-pounds at 5,000 revolutions per minute. This is a substantial difference--a revolution increase of less than 25 percent results in a torque increase of over 50 percent. This is indicative of a superior engine and if you intend to go up a lot of hills or simply enjoy having an engine with more power, this is the one for you.
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