2007 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Toyota Prius
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 Prius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Prius would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (253 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Prius. (77 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Prius.
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, 2007 Honda Accord (315 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Prius. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Accord | 2005 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Prius |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 253 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |