2010 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
To start off, both 2010 Honda Accord and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. (153 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Accord weights approximately 337 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. 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 (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. (150 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. 2010 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt has manual transmission. 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Accord | 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Accord | Cobalt |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1598 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4849 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
