2005 Honda Accord vs. 2001 Vauxhall Agila

To start off, 2005 Honda Accord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Vauxhall Agila. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Vauxhall Agila would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2001 Vauxhall Agila. (57 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2001 Vauxhall Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 517 kg more than 2001 Vauxhall Agila. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2005 Honda Accord (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Vauxhall Agila. (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Vauxhall Agila.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Honda Accord 2001 Vauxhall Agila
Make Honda Vauxhall
Model Accord Agila
Year Released 2005 2001
Body Type Station Wagon Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 971 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 153 HP 57 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 87 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1532 kg 1015 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 3510 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2370 mm


 

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