1999 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Sharan. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 442 kg more than 1999 Honda Accord.
Because 2005 Volkswagen Sharan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Sharan will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Volkswagen Sharan (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Accord. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Accord | 2005 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Accord | Sharan |
Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1807 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |