2004 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2005 Honda Accord
To start off, 2005 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,916 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (310 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 997 kg more than 2005 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (347 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | 2005 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
| Model | Touareg | Accord |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4916 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2642 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 65 L |
