2005 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2012 Nissan Navara is newer by 7 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 69 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Navara weights approximately 444 kg more than 2005 Honda Accord.
Because 2012 Nissan Navara 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, 2012 Nissan Navara 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, 2012 Nissan Navara (403 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (287 Nm). This means 2012 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 2012 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Navara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
