2005 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Nissan Quest
To start off, both 2005 Honda Accord and 2005 Nissan Quest were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Quest weights approximately 287 kg more than 2005 Honda Accord. 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 (340 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Quest. (314 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Quest. 2005 Nissan Quest has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 2005 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Quest |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 3293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1533 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |
