2010 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Honda Accord

To start off, 2011 Honda Accord 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2010 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Accord weights approximately 149 kg more than 2010 Honda Accord. 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, 2011 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Accord. 2011 Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Honda Accord 2011 Honda Accord
Make Honda Honda
Model Accord Accord
Year Released 2010 2011
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2400 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 190 HP 271 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 219 Nm 344 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1465 kg 1614 kg
Vehicle Length 4849 mm 4935 mm
Vehicle Width 1849 mm 1847 mm
Vehicle Height 1433 mm 1476 mm
Wheelbase Size 2741 mm 2799 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.6 L/100km 7.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.7 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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