2002 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Xedos 9
To start off, 2005 Xedos 9 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2002 Honda Accord. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Xedos 9 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Xedos 9. (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Xedos 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 2005 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Honda | Xedos |
| Model | Accord | 9 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2353 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |
