2005 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2005 Honda Accord

To start off, both 2005 Nissan Pathfinder and 2005 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (270 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 388 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.

Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (395 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (347 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Nissan Pathfinder 2005 Honda Accord
Make Nissan Honda
Model Pathfinder Accord
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type SUV Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3948 cc 2204 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 270 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 395 Nm 347 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 16.7:1
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2033 kg 1645 kg
Vehicle Length 4770 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1850 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2960 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 65 L


 

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