2005 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 4 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (153 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 63 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, 2009 Honda Civic (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (192 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Accord | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Accord | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |