2006 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2011 Opel Insignia is newer by 5 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Opel Insignia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Opel Insignia (321 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Opel Insignia should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord.
Because 2011 Opel Insignia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Opel Insignia 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, 2011 Opel Insignia (435 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Opel Insignia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 2011 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Accord | Insignia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2737 mm |
