2005 Mitsubishi Grandis vs. 2005 Honda Accord

To start off, both 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis 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 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 25 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis. 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 (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Mitsubishi Grandis 2005 Honda Accord
Make Mitsubishi Honda
Model Grandis Accord
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Minivan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2477 cc 2204 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 120 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 220 Nm 347 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 16.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 200 km/hour 195 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10 seconds 10.1 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1620 kg 1645 kg
Vehicle Length 4770 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1660 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.6 L/100km 5.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 65 L


 

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