2008 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Toyota Previa
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 Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Previa would be higher. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2005 Toyota Previa (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (220 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 2005 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Previa |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |
