I test drove the Spec V before I got the accord. It seemed much faster and handled better. Of course I got a great deal on the accord and it is much nicer overall. I couldn't get the V6 though and want to bump my stats up to that of the Spec V as that seemed adequate to me. Right now I feel a bit slow
The I4 5speed Accord coupe is
2.4 liters Inline 4
3047lbs 160hp/161tq
The Spec V is
2.5 liters Inline 4
2743 lbs. 175hp/180tq