2008 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier. (120 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier weights approximately 38 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
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, 2008 Honda Accord (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier. (176 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Accord | Cavalier |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2190 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1218 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |
