2005 Toyota Highlander vs. 2005 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2005 Toyota Highlander 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 3,309 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Highlander (230 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 252 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 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander 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 Highlander (343 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (340 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Highlander | 2005 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Highlander | Accord |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3309 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1533 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 65 L |
