2005 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2009 Nissan NP300 is newer by 4 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (241 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2009 Nissan NP300. (131 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan NP300.
Because 2009 Nissan NP300 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan NP300 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 NP300 (304 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (287 Nm). This means 2009 Nissan NP300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord. 2005 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan NP300 has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan NP300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 2009 Nissan NP300 | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | NP300 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |
