1996 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2009 Nissan Maxima is newer by 13 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Maxima (291 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1996 Honda Accord. (104 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 272 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Nissan Maxima (354 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Accord. (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Accord. 2009 Nissan Maxima 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. 2009 Nissan Maxima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Accord | 2009 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Maxima |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2776 mm |
