2002 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2005 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,663 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (197 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (155 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 45 kg more than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Honda Accord (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (209 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1495 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 82 L |
