2006 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Honda Accord

To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Accord would be higher. Both 2006 Honda Accord and 2005 Honda Accord are equipped with a 2,360 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 384 kg more than 2005 Honda Accord.

Because 2006 Honda Accord 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, 2006 Honda Accord 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 (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Honda Accord 2005 Honda Accord
Make Honda Honda
Model Accord Accord
Year Released 2006 2005
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2360 cc 2360 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 166 HP 187 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 217 Nm 218 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 87.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99 mm 99 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 10.5:1
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1990 kg 1606 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.1 L/100km 9.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 65 L


 

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