2011 Audi Q7 vs. 2005 Honda Accord

To start off, 2011 Audi Q7 is newer by 6 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi Q7 (225 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi Q7 weights approximately 880 kg more than 2005 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2011 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q7 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Audi Q7 (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Audi Q7 2005 Honda Accord
Make Audi Honda
Model Q7 Accord
Year Released 2011 2005
Body Type SUV Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3000 cc 2204 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 225 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 3750 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 550 Nm 347 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type AWD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2525 kg 1645 kg
Vehicle Length 5088 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1984 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1737 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 3002 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 65 L


 

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