Honda Accord (2003-2005) or honda civic?(2003-2005)?

I'm debating a honda civic or accord for my 16 year old son and was wondering which one is better for a first timer. Please list the good things about both the cars I wanna make sure my son is with a reliable good first time car. Thank you.

Added (1). the good and bad about the cars*

I've owned a 2005 Civic and currently own a 2007 Accord (which is the same style as the 2003-2005 Accord).

- The are both reliable.
- The Civic engine (1.7L or 2.0L) is smaller with better gas mileage
- The Accord engine (2.4L or 3.0L) is larger with lower gas mileage
- The Accord feels roomier.
- The Accord has less of a tin sound when closing the doors.
- The Civic is cheaper

If you can find a Civic EX Special Edition, your son might like the extra features like the iPod jack, sunroof, power everything and still get a reliable car with good gas mileage for about the same price as a lesser equipped Accord.

I would go with the Civic.
See if you could find a civic si for him, he would appreciate that as its more sporty but still good insurance and gas.
the accord is a little bit of a bigger car and roomier but its not really first car material. A civic is cheaper and fully equipped will be great. Get a manual transmission. He'll have to focus more on the road.