2008 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
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 Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Corolla 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 100 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 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 230 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 (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (215 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |