2005 Pontiac Aztek vs. 2005 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2005 Pontiac Aztek 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 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Aztek is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac Aztek (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Aztek should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac Aztek weights approximately 185 kg more than 2005 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Pontiac Aztek is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Aztek 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, 2005 Honda Accord (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Aztek. (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Aztek.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Pontiac Aztek | 2005 Honda Accord | |
Make | Pontiac | Honda |
Model | Aztek | Accord |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3392 cc | 2204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 347 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 16.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 65 L |