2005 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 742 kg more than 2005 Honda Accord.
Because 2007 Toyota Quantum is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Toyota Quantum. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Quantum (260 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (217 Nm). This means 2007 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Quantum |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2358 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1358 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
