2005 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander (220 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander (277 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (218 Nm). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Accord | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 76 mm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 63 L |
