2003 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2007 Nissan Altima is newer by 4 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Altima. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Altima.
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, 2007 Nissan Altima (220 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Accord. (192 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Accord | 2007 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Altima |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |
