1996 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2006 Nissan Xterra is newer by 10 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 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Xterra (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1996 Honda Accord. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 200 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.
Because 2006 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, 2006 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, 2006 Nissan Xterra (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Accord. (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Accord | 2006 Nissan Xterra | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | Xterra |
Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2156 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1910 mm |