2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2005 Honda Civic and 2005 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 291 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (223 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (135 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2005 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Civic | Accord |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2360 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1416 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |
