2002 Honda Accord vs. 2000 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Stagea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Stagea would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Stagea. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Stagea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 584 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord.
Because 2000 Nissan Stagea 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 2000 Nissan Stagea. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Honda Accord (220 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Stagea. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Stagea. 2000 Nissan Stagea has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Accord | 2000 Nissan Stagea | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | Stagea |
Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2730 mm |