2005 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Toyota Previa
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 Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Previa 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 @ 5700 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Previa. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Previa weights approximately 339 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, 2004 Toyota Previa (251 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (218 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord. 2005 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2004 Toyota Previa has manual transmission. 2004 Toyota Previa 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 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Previa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1436 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |
