2009 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Opel Agila

To start off, 2011 Opel Agila 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 (199 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2011 Opel Agila. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 1103 kg more than 2011 Opel Agila. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Honda Accord 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 2009 Honda Accord. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Opel Agila, 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, 2009 Honda Accord (234 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Agila. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Agila.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Honda Accord 2011 Opel Agila
Make Honda Opel
Model Accord Agila
Year Released 2009 2011
Body Type Station Wagon Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2354 cc 996 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 199 HP 59 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 234 Nm 88 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 73.4 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99 mm 78.6 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 222 km/hour 145 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.8 seconds 17.7 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2043 kg 940 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 3510 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2370 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.3 L/100km 5.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 41 L


 

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