2005 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2013 Toyota Prius 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Prius. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Prius weights approximately 49 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, 2005 Honda Accord (218 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Accord | 2013 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Prius |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 142 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 13.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1436 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4615 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1575 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.1 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |