2005 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Honda Accord
To start off, 2013 Honda Accord is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Accord (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Accord weights approximately 501 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, 2013 Honda Accord (342 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (156 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Civic | Accord |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4862 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |
