2007 Toyota Avalon vs. 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Avalon would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avalon. (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avalon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour weights approximately 139 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avalon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avalon. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Toyota Avalon | 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
Make | Toyota | Honda |
Model | Avalon | Accord Crosstour |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3458 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 269 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1747 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4999 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1897 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1669 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2797 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |