2005 Ford Explorer vs. 2005 Honda HR-V
To start off, both 2005 Ford Explorer and 2005 Honda HR-V were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2005 Honda HR-V. (106 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda HR-V weights approximately 29 kg more than 2005 Ford Explorer.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Explorer (330 Nm) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda HR-V. (136 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Explorer | 2005 Honda HR-V | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Explorer | HR-V |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1309 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 55 L |
