2011 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Honda Accord would be higher. Both 2011 Honda Accord and 2012 Honda Accord are equipped with a 2,400 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2012 Honda Accord. (177 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Accord weights approximately 10 kg more than 2012 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 Honda Accord (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Honda Accord | 2012 Honda Accord | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Accord | Accord |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1469 kg | 1459 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1847 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2799 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |