2006 Honda CR-V vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 546 kg more than 2012 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 Honda Accord (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda CR-V | 2012 Honda Accord | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | CR-V | Accord |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1444 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4851 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2741 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.3 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |