2005 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Saturn L
To start off, both 2005 Honda Accord and 2005 Saturn L were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2005 Honda Accord and 2005 Saturn L are equipped with a 2,999 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (241 HP) has 59 more horse power than 2005 Saturn L. (182 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Saturn L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 120 kg more than 2005 Saturn L. 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 Honda Accord (287 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saturn L. (258 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saturn L.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 2005 Saturn L | |
| Make | Honda | Saturn |
| Model | Accord | L |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 182 HP |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1468 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 59 L |
