2005 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis

To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis is newer by 2 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. At 2,378 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis. (119 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis weights approximately 88 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, 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord. 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Honda Accord 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis
Make Honda Mitsubishi
Model Accord Grandis
Year Released 2005 2007
Body Type Station Wagon Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 2378 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 153 HP 119 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 217 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 100 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 205 km/hour 200 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.1 seconds 10 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1532 kg 1620 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2840 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.5 L/100km 9.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 65 L


 

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