2011 Honda Accord Crosstour vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (197 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour weights approximately 434 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. 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 Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Accord Crosstour | Civic |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1747 kg | 1313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 4458 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1897 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2797 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
