2002 Honda Acty 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 Acty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Acty 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 139 more horse power than 2002 Honda Acty. (127 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Acty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 690 kg more than 2002 Honda Acty. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Acty. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will offer significantly more control. 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) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Acty. (139 Nm). This means 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Acty. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Acty has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Acty will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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