2002 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 7 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2002 Honda Accord. (159 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 50 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Nissan Pathfinder 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 2009 Nissan Pathfinder. 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, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Accord | 2009 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 159 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |