2002 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Nissan Versa
To start off, 2007 Nissan Versa 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (152 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Versa. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Versa.
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 (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Versa. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Versa. 2002 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Versa has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Versa 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 Versa | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Versa |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
