2004 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2009 Nissan Xterra is newer by 5 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2004 Honda Accord. (154 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 30 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 2009 Nissan Xterra 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, 2009 Nissan Xterra 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, 2009 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Accord. (218 Nm). This means 2009 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Accord | 2009 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1412 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
