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 94 more horse power than 2010 Honda Accord. (177 HP @ 6500 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 155 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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Honda Accord | 2011 Honda Accord | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Accord | Accord |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
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 | 177 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1459 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1847 mm | 1847 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2799 mm | 2799 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |