2012 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Toyota Sparky
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Sparky. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Sparky would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Sparky. (86 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Sparky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord weights approximately 374 kg more than 2005 Toyota Sparky. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Sparky is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sparky 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, 2012 Honda Accord (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Sparky. (130 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Sparky. 2005 Toyota Sparky has automatic transmission and 2012 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2012 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Sparky will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda Accord | 2005 Toyota Sparky | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Sparky |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1444 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1900 mm |
