2011 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Toyota Avalon
To start off, both 2011 Honda Accord and 2011 Toyota Avalon were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Avalon (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2011 Honda Accord. (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 129 kg more than 2011 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 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Honda Accord | 2011 Toyota Avalon | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Avalon |
Year Released | 2011 | 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 | 177 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1491 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5019 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1847 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1486 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2799 mm | 2819 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |