2002 Nissan Laurel vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Laurel. (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord weights approximately 157 kg more than 2002 Nissan Laurel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Nissan Laurel 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 2002 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Laurel. (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Nissan Laurel | 2012 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Laurel | Accord |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1547 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2741 mm |
