2010 Honda CR-V vs. 2005 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Honda CR-V is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda CR-V (180 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 89 kg more than 2010 Honda CR-V.
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 Honda Accord (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda CR-V | 2005 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | CR-V | Accord |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1556 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4554 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1819 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1679 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 65 L |
