2005 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (153 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 475 kg more than 2005 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 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, 2013 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (192 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1873 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1781 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3246 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
