2002 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Nissan Note
To start off, 2007 Nissan Note 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (240 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Note. (85 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Note. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 116 kg more than 2007 Nissan Note. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (287 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Note. (200 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Note.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 2007 Nissan Note | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Note |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 46 L |
