1995 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,662 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 475 kg more than 1995 Honda Accord.
Because 2005 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol 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, 2005 Nissan Patrol (221 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Accord. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Accord | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1850 mm |
