2010 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Opel Insignia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Opel Insignia would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2008 Opel Insignia. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Insignia.
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 (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Insignia. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Insignia.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Honda Accord | 2008 Opel Insignia | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Accord | Insignia |
Year Released | 2010 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4935 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1847 mm | 1856 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1498 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2799 mm | 2737 mm |