2005 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2005 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota 4Runner would be higher. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota 4Runner (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (161 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 532 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Toyota 4Runner (382 Nm) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (220 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 2004 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1388 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 87 L |
