2005 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Nissan Versa

To start off, 2007 Nissan Versa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (153 HP) has 32 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Versa. (121 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Versa.

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 (192 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Versa. (170 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Versa. 2007 Nissan Versa 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. 2007 Nissan Versa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Honda Accord 2007 Nissan Versa
Make Honda Nissan
Model Accord Versa
Year Released 2005 2007
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 1799 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 153 HP 121 HP
Torque 192 Nm 170 Nm
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 88 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1720 mm


 

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