2002 Honda Accord vs. 2002 Nissan Terrano II
To start off, both 2002 Honda Accord and 2002 Nissan Terrano II were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Terrano II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (152 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Terrano II. (116 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Terrano II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Terrano II weights approximately 550 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord.
Because 2002 Nissan Terrano II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Terrano II 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, 2002 Nissan Terrano II (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Terrano II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord. 2002 Nissan Terrano II 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. 2002 Nissan Terrano II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 2002 Nissan Terrano II | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Terrano II |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
