2006 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2006 Honda Accord and 2006 Nissan Altima were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Altima weights approximately 1247 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Nissan Altima (244 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 2006 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Altima |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 2322 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |
