2009 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (154 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 308 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Honda Accord (192 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Accord | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |