2005 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2009 Saturn Vue 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 2,401 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saturn Vue (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster 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 Saturn Vue (227 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (218 Nm). This means 2009 Saturn Vue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 2009 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Honda | Saturn |
| Model | Accord | Vue |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |
