2011 Honda CR-V vs. 2011 Ford C-Max
To start off, both 2011 Honda CR-V and 2011 Ford C-Max 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 CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda CR-V (180 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2011 Ford C-Max. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford C-Max. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda CR-V weights approximately 173 kg more than 2011 Ford C-Max. 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 CR-V (218 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford C-Max. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford C-Max. 2011 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford C-Max has manual transmission. 2011 Ford C-Max will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda CR-V | 2011 Ford C-Max | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | CR-V | C-Max |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1548 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4554 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1819 mm | 1828 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1679 mm | 1626 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2648 mm |
