2007 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Audi A4
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi A4 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A4 (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A4 weights approximately 835 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2005 Audi A4 (301 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 2005 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Accord | A4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 66 L |
