2005 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Acura CL
To start off, both 2005 Honda Accord and 2005 Acura CL were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,209 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura CL (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (160 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura CL weights approximately 164 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.
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 Acura CL (315 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (223 Nm). This means 2005 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 2005 Acura CL | |
| Make | Honda | Acura |
| Model | Accord | CL |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3209 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |
