2005 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Honda Accord

To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Accord would be higher. Both 2005 Honda Accord and 2006 Honda Accord are equipped with a 2,204 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 189 kg more than 2006 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, 2005 Honda Accord (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Honda Accord 2006 Honda Accord
Make Honda Honda
Model Accord Accord
Year Released 2005 2006
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2204 cc 2204 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 347 Nm 340 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 16.7:1 16.7:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 195 km/hour 210 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.1 seconds 9.3 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1645 kg 1456 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.8 L/100km 5.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 65 L


 

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