1996 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2005 Nissan Armada is newer by 9 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 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1996 Honda Accord. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1004 kg more than 1996 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Accord. (198 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Accord | 2005 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Armada |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 98.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 92 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 2344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1980 mm |
