1996 Honda Accord vs. 2000 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2000 Nissan Xterra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,392 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Xterra. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 240 kg more than 1996 Honda Accord.
Because 2000 Nissan Xterra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Xterra 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, 2000 Nissan Xterra (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Accord. (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Accord. 2000 Nissan Xterra has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Nissan Xterra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Accord | 2000 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Xterra |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 2392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
