2005 Honda Accord vs. 2005 GMC Jimmy

To start off, both 2005 Honda Accord and 2005 GMC Jimmy were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Jimmy (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 105 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.

Because 2005 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 GMC Jimmy will offer significantly more control. 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 (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Jimmy. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Jimmy.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Honda Accord 2005 GMC Jimmy
Make Honda GMC
Model Accord Jimmy
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2204 cc 4293 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 187 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 347 Nm 338 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Vehicle Weight 1645 kg 1750 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 4510 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1650 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2560 mm


 

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