2005 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2004 Honda Accord
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt weights approximately 3 kg more than 2004 Honda Accord.
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, 2004 Honda Accord (223 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. (203 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2004 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Cobalt | Accord |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 2352 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1459 kg | 1456 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 65 L |
