2005 Honda That vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 4 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (198 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2005 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 1223 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 2009 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, 2009 Honda Accord (234 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | That | Accord |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 655 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 99 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |
