The Honda Accord 2.2i CTDi with a Adria Altea 432 PX with an actual weight of 1090 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Honda is in general fairly good. And also the weight of the Adria with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
229
216
Mountains
Risk of snaking
275
222
Weight ratio: 62% (70% of kerbweight)
1090 kg
1747 kg
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Honda Accord 2.2i CTDi Adria Altea 432 PX
Actual Weights
Adria Altea 432 PX: 1090 kg.
Honda Accord 2.2i CTDi: 1747 kg.
Noseweight: 65 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 62%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 229 points).
Speeds of 73 mph (118 km/h) to 79 mph (127 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 216 points).
Slightly higher revs (1700 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 16.6 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 275 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 20%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2500 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 66 mph (106 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Honda is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, a B driving license is enough.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 62%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 70%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 65 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 222 points.
If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.
Conclusion
Performance is fairly good.
Safe driving is possible.
It's a perfect match!
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.