2011 Honda Accord vs. 2001 Holden Cruze
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Holden Cruze. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Holden Cruze 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 @ 6200 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2001 Holden Cruze. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2001 Holden Cruze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Accord weights approximately 562 kg more than 2001 Holden Cruze. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Holden Cruze is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Holden Cruze will offer significantly more control. 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 (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Holden Cruze. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Holden Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Honda Accord | 2001 Holden Cruze | |
Make | Honda | Holden |
Model | Accord | Cruze |
Year Released | 2011 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1547 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2370 mm |