2002 Honda Accord vs. 1997 Nissan Trailrunner
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan Trailrunner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan Trailrunner would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Trailrunner (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2002 Honda Accord. (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Trailrunner should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 280 kg more than 1997 Nissan Trailrunner.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2002 Honda Accord (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Trailrunner. (200 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Trailrunner.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Accord | 1997 Nissan Trailrunner | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | Trailrunner |
Year Released | 2002 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2530 mm |