2005 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Hyundai Trajet
To start off, 2005 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Hyundai Trajet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Hyundai Trajet would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Trajet. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Trajet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Hyundai Trajet weights approximately 402 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Honda Accord (218 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Trajet. (191 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Trajet. 2005 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2004 Hyundai Trajet has manual transmission. 2004 Hyundai Trajet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 2004 Hyundai Trajet | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Accord | Trajet |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1812 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
