2003 Holden Cruze vs. 1995 Honda Accord
To start off, 2003 Holden Cruze is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Accord (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2003 Holden Cruze. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Cruze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Accord weights approximately 415 kg more than 2003 Holden Cruze. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Holden Cruze is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Holden Cruze will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Honda Accord (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Cruze. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Holden Cruze | 1995 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Cruze | Accord |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2730 mm |
