2012 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Chevrolet Alero
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Alero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Alero would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Alero. (140 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Alero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord weights approximately 177 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Alero. 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, 2012 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Alero. (199 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Alero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda Accord | 2005 Chevrolet Alero | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Accord | Alero |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1547 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2730 mm |
