2011 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Chevrolet Nubira
To start off, both 2011 Honda Accord and 2011 Chevrolet Nubira were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Nubira. (119 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Nubira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Accord weights approximately 29 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Nubira. 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 Chevrolet Nubira (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Nubira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Accord | 2011 Chevrolet Nubira | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Accord | Nubira |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1459 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1847 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2799 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
