2008 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Dodge Avenger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Avenger is newer by 4 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Avenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Avenger. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Avenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Avenger weights approximately 359 kg more than 2008 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 Dodge Avenger (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Avenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 2012 Dodge Avenger | |
| Make | Honda | Dodge |
| Model | Accord | Avenger |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| 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 | 190 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1539 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4892 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2766 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
