2005 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 3 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (160 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 236 kg more than 2008 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 (223 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Accord | 2008 Honda Accord | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Accord | Accord |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 220 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |