2011 Honda Accord Crosstour vs. 2012 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2012 Honda Odyssey 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. Both 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour and 2012 Honda Odyssey are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2012 Honda Odyssey. (248 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 204 kg more than 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour.
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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Odyssey. (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour | 2012 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Accord Crosstour | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1763 kg | 1967 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1897 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2797 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |
