2005 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2008 Toyota Previa 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 2,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Previa. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Previa weights approximately 417 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, 2008 Toyota Previa (250 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (217 Nm). This means 2008 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 2008 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Previa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2358 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1358 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |
