2008 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Express is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Accord would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (268 HP) has 18 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Express. (250 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1141 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
Because 2010 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 2010 Chevrolet Express. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord, 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, 2010 Chevrolet Express (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (337 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 2010 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Accord | Express |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 250 HP |
| Torque | 337 Nm | 677 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2421 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |
