2011 Honda Accord Crosstour vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour 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 81 more horse power than 2012 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour weights approximately 303 kg more than 2012 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 Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour | 2012 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Accord Crosstour | Accord |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1747 kg | 1444 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1897 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2797 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
