2005 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (240 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (236 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 407 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (287 Nm). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1481 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 79 L |
