2007 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 345 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord.
Because 2007 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (130 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla. 2007 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 71.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
