2010 Honda Accord Crosstour vs. 2010 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour and 2010 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2010 Opel Astra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour weights approximately 365 kg more than 2010 Opel Astra. 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, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Astra. (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour | 2010 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Accord Crosstour | Astra |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1763 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1897 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2797 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |
