2005 Toyota 4Runner vs. 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota 4Runner would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. (270 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 303 kg more than 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour.
Because 2005 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota 4Runner 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 Toyota 4Runner (434 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour. (344 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota 4Runner | 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | 4Runner | Accord Crosstour |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4671 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2066 kg | 1763 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 70 L |
