2008 Chevrolet Express vs. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour

To start off, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Express (279 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour. (271 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour weights approximately 125 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Express.

Because 2008 Chevrolet Express is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Chevrolet Express. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Chevrolet Express (399 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet Express 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour
Make Chevrolet Honda
Model Express Accord Crosstour
Year Released 2008 2010
Body Type Van Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4800 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 279 HP 271 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 399 Nm 344 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 5000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1638 kg 1763 kg
Vehicle Length 5700 mm 4999 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1897 mm
Vehicle Height 2080 mm 1669 mm
Wheelbase Size 3440 mm 2797 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 70 L


 

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