2005 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Nissan Almera

To start off, both 2005 Honda Accord and 2005 Nissan Almera were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Almera. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 243 kg more than 2005 Nissan Almera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2005 Honda Accord (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Almera. (162 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Almera.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Honda Accord 2005 Nissan Almera
Make Honda Nissan
Model Accord Almera
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 1769 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 162 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86.1 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 80 mm
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1373 kg 1130 kg
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2540 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 60 L


 

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