2003 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2006 Nissan 350Z is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,491 cc, 2006 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan 350Z (300 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2003 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Accord weights approximately 218 kg more than 2006 Nissan 350Z.
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, 2006 Nissan 350Z (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Accord. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Accord | 2006 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 3491 cc |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1252 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |
