2007 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Honda Accord
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (161 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 206 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic 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 Honda Accord (220 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2005 Honda Accord | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Accord |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 220 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1388 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |