2002 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2007 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 5 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 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (159 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (141 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 292 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord.
Because 2007 Nissan Hardbody 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 2007 Nissan Hardbody. 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, 2007 Nissan Hardbody (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord. 2002 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Hardbody has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Hardbody will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 2007 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 90 L |
