2011 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Accord weights approximately 294 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 (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2011 Honda Accord 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 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Accord | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Accord | Civic |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 1219 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
