2009 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Honda Crosstour
To start off, 2013 Honda Crosstour is newer by 4 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. Both 2009 Honda Accord and 2013 Honda Crosstour are equipped with a 3,471 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Crosstour (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 198 kg more than 2013 Honda Crosstour.
Because 2013 Honda Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour 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, both vehicles can yield 344 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2013 Honda Crosstour | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Accord | Crosstour |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 10.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1898 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
