2009 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Opel Agila
To start off, 2010 Opel Agila is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2010 Opel Agila. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 63 kg more than 2010 Opel Agila. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Agila. (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Agila. 2009 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2010 Opel Agila has manual transmission. 2010 Opel Agila will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2010 Opel Agila | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Accord | Agila |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 41 L |
