2006 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Rover 45
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Rover 45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Rover 45 would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2005 Rover 45. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Rover 45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rover 45 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord.
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, 2006 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover 45. (160 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover 45.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Accord | 2005 Rover 45 | |
Make | Honda | Rover |
Model | Accord | 45 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |