2008 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,361 cc, 2005 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Camry. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Camry weights approximately 256 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Camry. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2005 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Camry |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2361 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1610 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |