1996 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 14 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1996 Honda Accord. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 102 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 2010 Nissan Frontier is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Nissan Frontier. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Accord. (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Accord | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | Frontier |
Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2156 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1790 mm |