2002 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2006 Nissan Xterra is newer by 4 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 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Xterra (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2002 Honda Accord. (197 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 244 kg more than 2006 Nissan Xterra.
Because 2006 Nissan Xterra 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, 2006 Nissan Xterra 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, 2006 Nissan Xterra (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Accord | 2006 Nissan Xterra | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | Xterra |
Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |