2005 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan NV (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan NV should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 1230 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.
Because 2012 Nissan NV is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Nissan NV. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 NV (521 Nm) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (218 Nm). This means 2012 Nissan NV 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 NV | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | NV |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1436 kg | 2666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2156 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 106 L |
