2006 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. Both 2006 Honda Accord and 2005 Toyota RAV4 are equipped with a 2,360 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Toyota RAV4. (161 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 239 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord.
Because 2006 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota RAV4. 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 Toyota RAV4 (224 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 2005 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 56 L |
