2003 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Chevrolet Cruze
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Cruze is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Cruze (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2003 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Cruze should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Accord.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Cruze (360 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Accord. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Cruze will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Accord | 2012 Chevrolet Cruze | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Accord | Cruze |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4597 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 59 L |
