2009 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze is newer by 2 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. (122 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Cruze weights approximately 176 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Honda Accord (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. (154 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2011 Chevrolet Cruze | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Accord | Cruze |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1797 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |
