2009 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Traverse and 2009 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Traverse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse (281 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (271 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 898 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Traverse is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse 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, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse (361 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Traverse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Traverse | 2009 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Traverse | Accord |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 16.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
