2005 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 8 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ATS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ATS (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 75 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Because 2013 Cadillac ATS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS 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, 2013 Cadillac ATS (373 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ATS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | Honda | Cadillac |
| Model | Accord | ATS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 11.5 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 61 L |
