2006 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 185 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2006 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 2007 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
