2010 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Chevrolet Orlando
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Orlando is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Orlando. (174 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Orlando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Orlando weights approximately 156 kg more than 2010 Honda Accord.
Because 2011 Chevrolet Orlando is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Orlando 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, 2011 Chevrolet Orlando (232 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Orlando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Accord. 2011 Chevrolet Orlando has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Chevrolet Orlando will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Accord | 2011 Chevrolet Orlando | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Accord | Orlando |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2384 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1444 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 4652 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1633 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2760 mm |
