2006 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera
To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,193 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 285 kg more than 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera | |
| Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Accord | Brera |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3193 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 322 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
