2006 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, both 2006 Honda Accord and 2006 Chevrolet Captiva were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,403 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Captiva. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 770 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Chevrolet Captiva (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord. 2006 Chevrolet Captiva has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2006 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 2006 Chevrolet Captiva | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Accord | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2403 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |
