2005 Honda That vs. 2008 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda That. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda That would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2005 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 712 kg more than 2005 Honda That. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda That is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda That 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, 2008 Honda Accord (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda That.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda That | 2008 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | That | Accord |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 655 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1532 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2730 mm |
