2005 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (177 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 206 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic 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. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Accord | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Accord | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1667 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 94.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |