1999 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2005 Nissan Armada is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Accord would be higher. At 5,555 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1999 Honda Accord. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1111 kg more than 1999 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Armada 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, 2005 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Accord. (184 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Accord | 2005 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Armada |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 5555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 2476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 106 L |
