2004 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2004 Honda Accord. (187 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 587 kg more than 2004 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder (385 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Accord. (218 Nm). This means 2006 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Accord | 2006 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 92 mm |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 2165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
