2002 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2010 Nissan 370Z is newer by 8 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2002 Honda Accord. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 168 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 2010 Nissan 370Z 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 2010 Nissan 370Z. 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, 2010 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 2010 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | 370Z |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |
