2008 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Holden Captiva
To start off, both 2008 Honda Accord and 2008 Holden Captiva were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,404 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Holden Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2008 Holden Captiva. (138 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Holden Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Holden Captiva weights approximately 660 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
Because 2008 Holden Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Holden Captiva 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, 2008 Honda Accord (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Holden Captiva. (220 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Holden Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2008 Holden Captiva | |
Make | Honda | Holden |
Model | Accord | Captiva |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2404 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |