2004 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2012 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 8 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 2,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Qashqai. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 135 kg more than 2004 Honda Accord.
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, 2012 Nissan Qashqai (320 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Accord. (218 Nm). This means 2012 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Accord | 2012 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | Qashqai |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2358 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 320 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 15.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |