2003 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2011 Nissan Armada is newer by 8 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2003 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Armada weights approximately 998 kg more than 2003 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Nissan Armada 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 2011 Nissan Armada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2011 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Accord. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Accord. 2011 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2003 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2003 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Accord | 2011 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Armada |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2468 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 106 L |
